tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28562932449163463382018-03-16T19:26:52.833+08:00Daybreak's BellA new call, a new beginning
Talking about various hobbies from Japanese subculture
quentinlau.blogspot.comQhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14369771267899546737noreply@blogger.comBlogger456125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2856293244916346338.post-53765532482072717312014-05-04T04:16:00.003+08:002014-05-04T04:16:46.799+08:00HiatusI should have said this earlier, but I think it's best to say it later than never.<br /><br />The past few months have not been favourable for me in general. It is a combination of many little things from various factors, mostly real life issues. It is a pity, but it is best for me to drop a few activities in the mean time. Well, hopefully this hiatus will not be as long as what <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yoshihiro_Togashi">Togashi Yoshihiro</a> does with his <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hunter_%C3%97_Hunter">Hunter x Hunter</a> manga series.<br /><br />I wish I can keep up with blogging, but given the real life issues, as well as the overall decline in blogging (from what I have observed) as a result of the growing popularity and ease of use of social media, I admit it is a pity seeing how things end up as they are. Given that I am more of a person who shares other news and other people's works rather making my own (as they are not particularly splendour), this also goes against my favour I suppose.<br /><br />I am slow on toys these days, especially due to space issues, as well as their increasing prices these days. Nevertheless I still look forward to hearing news of new Gunplas or even action figures even if I don't decide to buy them. As for the current anime and related toys, while there have always been a nice constant strema of them, not a lot of them really tickle my interest. One can say I have grown past it, but for me it's more like I don't know what really suits my taste so much, compared to what I used to enjoy in the past. Nostalgia does contribute to it, and in a dangerous way. I do hope there is a nice future for it, but maybe this is not the time. Well, at least there is still Hunter x Hunter for me to watch, and given that Togashi finally decodes to publish more chapters of the manga after a 2-year hiatus, there is something for me to look forward to, as well as the finale episode of Gundam UC OVA and the new anime such as GUNDAM THE ORIGIN (finally), and perhspa even G Reconguista. <br /><br />I can still be contacted by other means if you need to, so don't worry about that.<br /><br />That's it for now. I wish I can say something more positive at this moment, but that may have to come another day. It may be a sunset here for now, but there will always a daybreak after the darkest of the night.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/quentinlau/~4/aSHnjQU_5Uk" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>Qhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14369771267899546737noreply@blogger.com6http://quentinlau.blogspot.com/2014/05/hiatus.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2856293244916346338.post-12214543013233213912014-02-10T23:59:00.000+08:002014-02-27T15:57:46.103+08:00Giant Isopod Plush Toy<a href="http://s552.photobucket.com/user/senorquentinos/media/Blog/414-WPNGE4L_zpsc534d047.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img width="400" src="http://i552.photobucket.com/albums/jj344/senorquentinos/Blog/414-WPNGE4L_zpsc534d047.jpg" border="0" alt=" photo 414-WPNGE4L_zpsc534d047.jpg"/></a><br />Animal plush toys are usually cute. Usually. Would you say the same to this multi-legged crustacean - the giant isopod?<br /><br /><span class="fullpost"><a href="http://s552.photobucket.com/user/senorquentinos/media/Blog/51gHI3JWWEL_zps1046dadd.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img width="400" src="http://i552.photobucket.com/albums/jj344/senorquentinos/Blog/51gHI3JWWEL_zps1046dadd.jpg" border="0" alt=" photo 51gHI3JWWEL_zps1046dadd.jpg"/></a><br />The 4 views of the giant isopod plush toy.<br /><br />A museum in <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Numazu,_Shizuoka">Numazu</a> specialising in deep sea creatures decided to make plush toys of giant isopods. Despite the unusual choice for making into a plush toy, it proves to be immensely popular with the visitors, and the extra large version was sold out in just a day.<br /><br /><a href="http://s552.photobucket.com/user/senorquentinos/media/Blog/TKY201306210243_zps11c05dac.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img width="400" src="http://i552.photobucket.com/albums/jj344/senorquentinos/Blog/TKY201306210243_zps11c05dac.jpg" border="0" alt=" photo TKY201306210243_zps11c05dac.jpg"/></a><br />The real giant isopod in Numazu Deepsea Aquarium.<br /><br /><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Giant_isopod">Giant isopods</a> are related to woodlice, but live at the bottom of the seas and are much, much bigger.<br /><br /><a href="http://s552.photobucket.com/user/senorquentinos/media/Blog/51M1ip7X39L_zps5f28cc91.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img width="400" src="http://i552.photobucket.com/albums/jj344/senorquentinos/Blog/51M1ip7X39L_zps5f28cc91.jpg" border="0" alt=" photo 51M1ip7X39L_zps5f28cc91.jpg"/></a><br />The plush comes in various sizes, ranging from M to XL. M size is 20cm long, whereas L size is about 30cm long.<br /><br /><a href="http://s552.photobucket.com/user/senorquentinos/media/Blog/414-WPNGE4L_zpsc534d047.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img width="400" src="http://i552.photobucket.com/albums/jj344/senorquentinos/Blog/414-WPNGE4L_zpsc534d047.jpg" border="0" alt=" photo 414-WPNGE4L_zpsc534d047.jpg"/></a><br />The largest size has a length of 55cm, which is even bigger than the life size creature itself. Just why would they go for such a size in the first place? ^^;<br /><br /><a href="http://s552.photobucket.com/user/senorquentinos/media/Blog/41gqKdyFxCL_zps670f59c8.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://i552.photobucket.com/albums/jj344/senorquentinos/Blog/41gqKdyFxCL_zps670f59c8.jpg" border="0" alt=" photo 41gqKdyFxCL_zps670f59c8.jpg"/></a><br />The scales have enough space for one to slip banknotes into them. Bet no one would ever think of this hiding spot of all places!<br /><br /><a href="http://s552.photobucket.com/user/senorquentinos/media/Blog/41Yp4K6HjCL_zps23a215c2.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img width="400" src="http://i552.photobucket.com/albums/jj344/senorquentinos/Blog/41Yp4K6HjCL_zps23a215c2.jpg" border="0" alt=" photo 41Yp4K6HjCL_zps23a215c2.jpg"/></a><br />The plush's huge size sure makes it ideal to cuddle, but does its look appeal to you? Well, I let you decide on that yourself.<br /><br />Well, at least I have to admit it is pretty detailed for a plush toy, which is not easy to make. The more I look at it, the more I want to see the real toy in person. The actual creature? Maybe not so much ^^;<br /><br /><br />Images are from <a href="http://www.amazon.co.jp/%E3%83%86%E3%82%A3%E3%83%BC%E3%82%A8%E3%82%B9%E3%83%86%E3%82%A3%E3%83%BC%E3%82%A2%E3%83%89%E3%83%90%E3%83%B3%E3%82%B9-%E3%83%80%E3%82%A4%E3%82%AA%E3%82%A6%E3%82%B0%E3%82%BD%E3%82%AF%E3%83%A0%E3%82%B7-%E3%81%AC%E3%81%84%E3%81%90%E3%82%8B%E3%81%BF-%E7%89%B9%E5%A4%A7%E3%82%B5%E3%82%A4%E3%82%BA/dp/B00GD1JS5I">Amazon.co.jp</a> & <a href="http://www.asahi.com/national/update/0621/TKY201306210240.html">Asahi News</a><br /></span><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/quentinlau/~4/nzIIvMDa_UE" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>Qhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14369771267899546737noreply@blogger.com5http://quentinlau.blogspot.com/2014/02/giant-isopod-plush-toy.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2856293244916346338.post-50706069192736542822014-01-10T23:59:00.000+08:002014-02-27T15:59:23.661+08:00HGAC 1/144 Wing Gundam<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/quentinlau/12775573845/" title="P2260035 by quentinlau, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7300/12775573845_7128f60f20.jpg" width="400" height="300" alt="P2260035"></a><br />It has been a long time since I last reviewed a Gunpla. For a change I am reviewing a Gundam instead of a grunt machine, and this time it is HGAC 1/144 Wing Gundam, which is the first Gunpla announced for the All Gundam Project.<br /><br />First released in September 2013, HGAC 1/144 Wing Gundam is sold for 1500 Yen.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/quentinlau/12776020574/" title="P2260032 by quentinlau, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5537/12776020574_f8389a573f.jpg" width="300" height="400" alt="P2260032"></a><br />Front<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/quentinlau/12775572345/" title="P2260033 by quentinlau, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3832/12775572345_aaf269a578.jpg" width="300" height="400" alt="P2260033"></a><br />Back<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/quentinlau/12775710433/" title="P2260036 by quentinlau, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3751/12775710433_db5b106110.jpg" width="400" height="300" alt="P2260036"></a><br />Equipments are simple and straightforward: a buster Rifle, shield, and a beam sabre that can be stored inside the shield<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/quentinlau/12776019784/" title="P2260038 by quentinlau, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5535/12776019784_3a2941d96d.jpg" width="400" height="300" alt="P2260038"></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/quentinlau/12775567285/" title="P2260039 by quentinlau, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5477/12775567285_57d3f9dc6c.jpg" width="300" height="400" alt="P2260039"></a><br />Posing with buster rifle. The buster rifle is a powerful gun with very few shots available. It can take out multiple enemies with one shot, but once it runs out Wing Gundam would have to rely on its beam sabre, as well as its lesser weaponries like the machine cannons on shoulders and head vulcan.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/quentinlau/12775566865/" title="P2260041 by quentinlau, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7370/12775566865_03a048451e.jpg" width="400" height="300" alt="P2260041"></a><br />A nice gimmick replicated in this Wing Gundam gunpla is that the beam sabre can be stored inside shield. The shield is folded to reveal it.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/quentinlau/12775702993/" title="P2260042 by quentinlau, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2825/12775702993_2fd067e683.jpg" width="400" height="300" alt="P2260042"></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/quentinlau/12775565845/" title="P2260045 by quentinlau, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3795/12775565845_201a6fea70.jpg" width="400" height="300" alt="P2260045"></a><br />Beam sabre in action. The actual beam is quite long; it is about the same length as the Gundam's height.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/quentinlau/12775559325/" title="P2260050 by quentinlau, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5493/12775559325_56d35c4de3.jpg" width="400" height="300" alt="P2260050"></a><br />Height comparison with <a href="http://quentinlau.blogspot.com/2011/02/00-qant-full-saber.html">00 Qan[T] Full Saber</a> and Gundam Ez8. MS in Gundam Wing, as well as those in G and X, do have slightly shorter height than the standard 18m for majority of the Gundams.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/quentinlau/12775700793/" title="P2260046 by quentinlau, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5524/12775700793_5d11361a88.jpg" width="400" height="300" alt="P2260046"></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/quentinlau/12775561865/" title="P2260047 by quentinlau, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3697/12775561865_6c30f24ab8.jpg" width="400" height="300" alt="P2260047"></a><br />Wing Gundam can transform into MA, which is called Bird Mode. The hands need to be removed for this form, but otherwise transformation is pretty straightforward with no part swapping required.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/quentinlau/12775573845/" title="P2260035 by quentinlau, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7300/12775573845_7128f60f20.jpg" width="400" height="300" alt="P2260035"></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/quentinlau/12775561665/" title="P2260048 by quentinlau, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7417/12775561665_5c3bd0a584.jpg" width="400" height="300" alt="P2260048"></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/quentinlau/12775703613/" title="P2260040 by quentinlau, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7368/12775703613_6e88f37ddd.jpg" width="400" height="300" alt="P2260040"></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/quentinlau/12776010254/" title="P2260049 by quentinlau, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2815/12776010254_292d2ba691.jpg" width="300" height="400" alt="P2260049"></a><br />A few more shots of the Wing Gundam to finish off the post.<br /><br /><br />It has been nearly 19 years since we get a new 1/144 Wing Gundam gunpla. As this is not a big gunpla, there are not so many runners and parts. There are also not many polycaps, which can be worrying as many of the joints don't use one, therefore it is possible that they can be looser than anticipated. This is especially noticed on the arms below the shoulders, as they fall off quite easily as I am posing the gunpla. Nevertheless colour separation and details are nice overall, and transformation is easily done without a fuss. Pretty happy with this little kit.<br /><br />Looking forward to HGAC 1/144 Wing Gundam Zero that is due to release in March!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/quentinlau/sets/72157641518893335/"><img src="http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5477/12775567285_57d3f9dc6c_q.jpg"></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/quentinlau/sets/72157641518893335/">http://www.flickr.com/photos/quentinlau/sets/72157641518893335/</a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/quentinlau/~4/tvKo_mAeC5I" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>Qhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14369771267899546737noreply@blogger.com5http://quentinlau.blogspot.com/2014/01/hgac-1144-wing-gundam.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2856293244916346338.post-5504636047754051382014-01-08T23:59:00.000+08:002014-02-02T02:53:05.380+08:00figma Shimakaze preview<a href="http://s4.photobucket.com/user/quentinlau/media/Blog/o0530053012806720740_zpseaa01776.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img width="400" src="http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y131/quentinlau/Blog/o0530053012806720740_zpseaa01776.jpg" border="0" alt=" photo o0530053012806720740_zpseaa01776.jpg"/></a><br />With the immense popularity of Japanese web browser game Kantai Collection, its "poster girl" Shimakaze is announced to enter Max Factory's figma action figure line. Let's see how the anthropomorphised speedy Destroyer looks like.<br /><br /><span class="fullpost"><a href="http://s4.photobucket.com/user/quentinlau/media/Blog/o0465060012806720570_zpsaa3418fb.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img width="400" src="http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y131/quentinlau/Blog/o0465060012806720570_zpsaa3418fb.jpg" border="0" alt=" photo o0465060012806720570_zpsaa3418fb.jpg"/></a><br />Shimakaze and her three Rensouhou-chans (連装砲ちゃん, literally translated as twin gun-chans).<br /><br /><a href="http://s4.photobucket.com/user/quentinlau/media/Blog/o0442060012806720739_zpsced9c32d.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img width="400" src="http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y131/quentinlau/Blog/o0442060012806720739_zpsced9c32d.jpg" border="0" alt=" photo o0442060012806720739_zpsced9c32d.jpg"/></a><br />Shimakaze with her quintuple <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Type_93_torpedo">Type 93 torpedo</a> tubes mounted at her back.<br /><br /><a href="http://s4.photobucket.com/user/quentinlau/media/Blog/o0490060012806720572_zps11e21b58.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img width="400" src="http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y131/quentinlau/Blog/o0490060012806720572_zps11e21b58.jpg" border="0" alt=" photo o0490060012806720572_zps11e21b58.jpg"/></a><br />Attack!<br /><br /><a href="http://s4.photobucket.com/user/quentinlau/media/Blog/o0420060012806720569_zpse44ade90.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img width="400" src="http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y131/quentinlau/Blog/o0420060012806720569_zpse44ade90.jpg" border="0" alt=" photo o0420060012806720569_zpse44ade90.jpg"/></a><br />Torpedo tubes can be removed. This pose is based on one of the illustrations.<br /><br /><a href="http://s4.photobucket.com/user/quentinlau/media/Blog/o0419060012806720571_zpscbc77319.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img width="400" src="http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y131/quentinlau/Blog/o0419060012806720571_zpscbc77319.jpg" border="0" alt=" photo o0419060012806720571_zpscbc77319.jpg"/></a><br />Damaged pose with an embarrassed face. The figma has no damaged cloth parts unlike the <a href="http://www.goodsmile.info/en/product/4072/Nendoroid+Shimakaze.html">Nendoroid counterpart</a>.<br /><br /><a href="http://s4.photobucket.com/user/quentinlau/media/Blog/rensoho_s_zps0431d90f.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img width="400" src="http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y131/quentinlau/Blog/rensoho_s_zps0431d90f.jpg" border="0" alt=" photo rensoho_s_zps0431d90f.jpg"/></a><br />If one orders from Good Smile Online Shop, there will be a bonus face for one of the Rensouhou-chan (＞△＜) to represent the damaged expression.<br /><br /><br />Shimakaze is available for pre-order for 5800 Yen, and will be released in May. However, due to licensing this is supposed to be released in Japan only. But then there are shops and services that can allow you to purchase them overseas should you be interested.<br /><br />While Shimakaze is not my favourite character in the game, I will be looking forward to her release~<br /><br />Images are from <a href="http://goodsmile.ecq.sc/top/maxfigjp00214.html">Good Smile Online Shop</a> & <a href="http://ameblo.jp/figma/entry-11745055442.html">figma blog</a><br /></span><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/quentinlau/~4/2XBuqzokCtA" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>Qhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14369771267899546737noreply@blogger.com2http://quentinlau.blogspot.com/2014/01/figma-shimakaze-preview.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2856293244916346338.post-83741729035433807452013-12-31T23:59:00.000+08:002014-01-26T02:42:00.375+08:00End of 2013<img src="https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Bbp2c_CCcAAEw6x.jpg" width="400" /><br />2013 has come to an end.<br /><br />This year has not been stellar, to put it least negatively. The last quarter of the year has been especially less enjoyable; we had a family member suffering from ill health for many years, and seeing her suffer throughout the year until her final day was quite a toll for us. Luckily the week-long trip to Tokyo just before Christmas brought things to a lighter end to finish the year off.<br /><br />Let us look back at the some of the highlights of the year.<br /><br /><span class="fullpost"><a href="http://s552.photobucket.com/user/senorquentinos/media/Blog/IMG_20130417_122652_zpsb600a498.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img alt=" photo IMG_20130417_122652_zpsb600a498.jpg" border="0" src="http://i552.photobucket.com/albums/jj344/senorquentinos/Blog/IMG_20130417_122652_zpsb600a498.jpg" width="400" /></a><br /><a href="http://quentinlau.blogspot.hk/2013/04/uss-peleliu-lha-5-in-hong-kong.html">USS Peleliu visited Hong Kong in April</a>. It was my first time seeing an active warship up close!<br /><br /><a href="http://s4.photobucket.com/user/quentinlau/media/Blog/P5261945_zpse8f14645.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img alt=" photo P5261945_zpse8f14645.jpg" border="0" src="http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y131/quentinlau/Blog/P5261945_zpse8f14645.jpg" width="400" /></a><br />The <a href="http://quentinlau.blogspot.hk/2013/05/giant-rubber-duck-in-hong-kong.html">larger-than-life giant Rubber Duck</a> was a big fad in Hong Kong; you couldn't get away without hearing or reading something about it every day while it was here!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/quentinlau/10358984116/" title="P7272147 by quentinlau, on Flickr"><img alt="P7272147" src="http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3672/10358984116_8cee574d1d.jpg" height="300" width="400" /></a><br /><a href="http://quentinlau.blogspot.hk/2013/10/gundam-docks-at-hong-kong.html">Gundam Docks at Hong Kong</a>! A 6m tall Gundam, as well as an equally tall Char's Zaku, made appearance outside Times Square.<br /><br /><a href="http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/5/d6xq.jpg/" target="_blank" title="ImageShack - Image And Video Hosting"><img border="0" src="http://img5.imageshack.us/img5/1245/d6xq.jpg" width="400" /></a><br /><a href="http://quentinlau.blogspot.hk/2013/07/distant-worlds-in-hong-kong-2013.html">Distant Worlds</a> concert tour finally made a stop in Hong Kong for the first time! Being a fan of Final Fantasy's music, it was really a great pleasure to be able to listen to the concert in person!<br /><br /><a href="http://instagram.com/p/Zo0u9wCF9V"><img src="http://distilleryimage1.ak.instagram.com/62558c8ac35211e2a74822000a9e2993_7.jpg" width="400" /></a><br />Toy reviews had been minimal this year, which is a real pity. I did build a few Gunpla kits this year, but haven't got around to take photos of them. Hope I will get around to do more in the near future.<br /><br /><img width="400" src="https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BcAjnikCcAAZ9jq.jpg"><br />Nevertheless, the trip to Tokyo was a pleasure. Again big thanks to Arab-san and his doll Sakuya-san for taking me out around Akihabara and Dollpa event!<br /><br />Well, the year has past, and let us look ahead to the new year and hopefully look for a brighter future!<br /></span><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/quentinlau/~4/bkr457Olvc0" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>Qhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14369771267899546737noreply@blogger.com2http://quentinlau.blogspot.com/2013/12/end-of-2013.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2856293244916346338.post-44695851201446783212013-12-30T23:59:00.000+08:002014-01-28T09:33:07.801+08:00D-Arts Black Zero Review<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/quentinlau/12178179954/" title="P1180002 by quentinlau, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7361/12178179954_d58b7bcdee.jpg" width="300" height="400" alt="P1180002"></a><br />The final purchase of the 2013 was D-Arts Black Zero from Rockman X / Mega Man X video game series.<br /><br /><span class="fullpost"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/quentinlau/12178179724/" title="P1180003 by quentinlau, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3822/12178179724_ee5620d589.jpg" width="300" height="400" alt="P1180003"></a><br />The Black Zero is basically a colour variation of Zero Type 2 released in 2012. It is a Premium Bandai Tamashii Web Shop exclusive item sold for 3500 Yen.<br /><br />There are 2 kinds of Black Zero in the Rockman X / Mega Man X video game series: The first one is a fake copy that will be quickly be destroyed by the original in X3, whereas in future instalments it is an optional "upgrade armour" for Zero, which usually boosts his power.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/quentinlau/12177770785/" title="P1210004 by quentinlau, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3820/12177770785_f32a72aa69.jpg" width="400" height="300" alt="P1210004"></a><br />Accessories include 3 types of Z-sabres, a normal right arm, 3 optional faces, 2 pairs of hands, and a muzzle part for Z-Buster for inserting effect parts (which are not included but can be used from other figures).<br /><br />The Black Zero figure is pretty much the same as the red one, whose review can be seen <a href="http://quentinlau.blogspot.com/2012/06/d-arts-zero-type-2-review.html">here</a>.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/quentinlau/12178388276/" title="P1210005 by quentinlau, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3786/12178388276_06256cb3fe.jpg" width="300" height="400" alt="P1210005"></a><br />Front<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/quentinlau/12178388156/" title="P1210006 by quentinlau, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5497/12178388156_9e07291e4c.jpg" width="300" height="400" alt="P1210006"></a><br />Back<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/quentinlau/12178388066/" title="P1210007 by quentinlau, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2853/12178388066_a9327a959c.jpg" width="300" height="400" alt="P1210007"></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/quentinlau/12178177844/" title="P1210008 by quentinlau, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3738/12178177844_aa274e2e45.jpg" width="300" height="400" alt="P1210008"></a><br />Sides<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/quentinlau/12177768575/" title="P1210011 by quentinlau, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5481/12177768575_56d2a2a511.jpg" width="300" height="400" alt="P1210011"></a><br />Z-Buster<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/quentinlau/12178176734/" title="P1220012 by quentinlau, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5476/12178176734_f3f112a47a.jpg" width="300" height="400" alt="P1220012"></a><br />Readies the Z-sabre...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/quentinlau/12178176524/" title="P1220014 by quentinlau, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7426/12178176524_ed5c0fb01e.jpg" width="300" height="400" alt="P1220014"></a><br />... And slash!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/quentinlau/12177765495/" title="P1230022 by quentinlau, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5549/12177765495_1e657614c4.jpg" width="300" height="400" alt="P1230022"></a><br />Zero with his Z-Sabre. It's purple with hints of foggy white, whereas the original has a solid pearl cyan colour instead.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/quentinlau/12177990743/" title="P1220018 by quentinlau, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3700/12177990743_1c4b868afe.jpg" width="300" height="400" alt="P1220018"></a><br />Crouching with his Z-Buster ready<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/quentinlau/12177990233/" title="P1220019 by quentinlau, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3759/12177990233_2f7705fec9.jpg" width="300" height="400" alt="P1220019"></a><br />Action pose. Firing effect part is from <a href="http://quentinlau.blogspot.com/2012/11/d-arts-vava-vile-review.html">D-Arts VAVA / Vile</a>.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/quentinlau/12178384876/" title="P1220020 by quentinlau, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3693/12178384876_4e6faa0c93.jpg" width="400" height="300" alt="P1220020"></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/quentinlau/12178175904/" title="P1220016 by quentinlau, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5505/12178175904_04e1b1f2a5.jpg" width="400" height="300" alt="P1220016"></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/quentinlau/12178384416/" title="P1230021 by quentinlau, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3817/12178384416_c38ede7f64.jpg" width="300" height="400" alt="P1230021"></a><br />Various action poses<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/quentinlau/12178172034/" title="P1230029 by quentinlau, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2836/12178172034_a1f4d5836f.jpg" width="400" height="300" alt="P1230029"></a><br />Black Zero has a total of 4 faces. The default face is the same, whereas the two on the left of the picture are minor variations of the red one, with the eyes looking at different directions. The fourth one on the right is a face based on the manga version.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/quentinlau/12178173584/" title="P1230023 by quentinlau, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7311/12178173584_46ebb26daa.jpg" width="300" height="400" alt="P1230023"></a><br />And here is Black Zero with the manga version face. All I can say is... I am not used to it. ^^;<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/quentinlau/12178383026/" title="P1230024 by quentinlau, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7441/12178383026_e9d573f8f5.jpg" width="400" height="300" alt="P1230024"></a><br />But I guess Zero approves this new face?<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/quentinlau/12177764015/" title="P1230028 by quentinlau, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2873/12177764015_189f4be049.jpg" width="400" height="300" alt="P1230028"></a><br />Comparison of original red Zero with Black Zero. Overall the red parts are replaced with black colour, whereas the hair becomes more of a dull cream colour. The paint job looks better than the original as there is now a nice finish surface, unlike the original which looks more like cheap plastic here and there.<br /><br /><br />The Black Zero may just be a colour variation of the red Zero with minor deviations, but the quality and finish is good. The helmet problem I faced in the red one is not observed here. The eyes still seem a bit too far up for the faces, hence it's difficult to take pictures of him while seeing the eyes clearly, but this seems to be a design issue rather than a quality one. Overall, this long anticipated black colour version of Zero is pretty satisfying to play around with. I do wonder who will be next in the line for D-Art's Mega Man series action figures?<br /></span><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/quentinlau/~4/1NIeqq_D0b8" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>Qhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14369771267899546737noreply@blogger.com0http://quentinlau.blogspot.com/2013/12/d-arts-black-zero-review.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2856293244916346338.post-44266113812197085682013-12-29T23:59:00.000+08:002014-01-14T18:44:02.131+08:00Nendoroid Snow Miku Strawberry White Kimono Version Review<a href="http://s4.photobucket.com/user/quentinlau/media/Blog/P1132584_zpsdc0b4437.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img alt=" photo P1132584_zpsdc0b4437.jpg" border="0" src="http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y131/quentinlau/Blog/P1132584_zpsdc0b4437.jpg" width="400" /></a><br />Better later than never, a review of this year's Snow Miku, the Strawberry White Kimono Version, is up!<br /><br /><span class="fullpost"><a href="http://s4.photobucket.com/user/quentinlau/media/Blog/P1112562_zpsc413bc84.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img alt=" photo P1112562_zpsc413bc84.jpg" border="0" src="http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y131/quentinlau/Blog/P1112562_zpsc413bc84.jpg" width="400" /></a><br />The box is quite big for a nendoroid, and is currently the biggest I own so far. Unlike many nendoroids, Snow Miku Strawberry White Kimono version is packed in a windowless box.<br /><br /><a href="http://s4.photobucket.com/user/quentinlau/media/Blog/P1112563_zpsad9250a6.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img alt=" photo P1112563_zpsad9250a6.jpg" border="0" src="http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y131/quentinlau/Blog/P1112563_zpsad9250a6.jpg" width="400" /></a><br />The box is different to most other Nendoroid boxes; it is a hard paperboard gift box with top and bottom wrapped around by a thin paper jacket. Overall it gives an impression as if it's a gift box for seasonal confectioneries.<br /><br /><a href="http://s4.photobucket.com/user/quentinlau/media/Blog/P1112564_zpscb6cc2a1.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img alt=" photo P1112564_zpscb6cc2a1.jpg" border="0" src="http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y131/quentinlau/Blog/P1112564_zpscb6cc2a1.jpg" width="400" /></a><br />The contents: Snow Miku figure, 2 faces, 2 pairs of arms, open palms and a pair of hands for holding the umbrella, a body for sitting down, an umbrella, and a base.<br /><br />Also not shown here is a red round plate, a toothpick, a snow rabbit, and head part with Miku's signature twin tails<br /><br /><a href="http://s4.photobucket.com/user/quentinlau/media/Blog/P1112565_zps8c40ff6d.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img alt=" photo P1112565_zps8c40ff6d.jpg" border="0" src="http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y131/quentinlau/Blog/P1112565_zps8c40ff6d.jpg" width="400" /></a><br />Front view<br /><br />As the name suggests, Snow Miku wears a white kimono, which is also known as shiromuku (白無垢). White was considered a sacred colour, and the shiromuku was worn in important occasions or formal ceremonies. The strawberry part of the name is hinted in the red accents in Miku's kimono, as well as the inner surface of the hood.<br /><br /><a href="http://s4.photobucket.com/user/quentinlau/media/Blog/P1112567_zps6de7739c.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img alt=" photo P1112567_zps6de7739c.jpg" border="0" src="http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y131/quentinlau/Blog/P1112567_zps6de7739c.jpg" width="400" /></a><br /><a href="http://s4.photobucket.com/user/quentinlau/media/Blog/P1112568_zpsa189dde6.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img alt=" photo P1112568_zpsa189dde6.jpg" border="0" src="http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y131/quentinlau/Blog/P1112568_zpsa189dde6.jpg" width="400" /></a><br />Side views<br /><br /><a href="http://s4.photobucket.com/user/quentinlau/media/Blog/P1112569_zpsc6d3b174.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img alt=" photo P1112569_zpsc6d3b174.jpg" border="0" src="http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y131/quentinlau/Blog/P1112569_zpsc6d3b174.jpg" width="400" /></a><br />And rear view<br /><br /><a href="http://s4.photobucket.com/user/quentinlau/media/Blog/P1122571_zps6042a8ac.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img alt=" photo P1122571_zps6042a8ac.jpg" border="0" src="http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y131/quentinlau/Blog/P1122571_zps6042a8ac.jpg" width="400" /></a><br /><a href="http://s4.photobucket.com/user/quentinlau/media/Blog/P1122572_zps6bfc51b7.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img alt=" photo P1122572_zps6bfc51b7.jpg" border="0" src="http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y131/quentinlau/Blog/P1122572_zps6bfc51b7.jpg" width="400" /></a><br /><a href="http://s4.photobucket.com/user/quentinlau/media/Blog/P1122573_zps7a1edb1a.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img alt=" photo P1122573_zps7a1edb1a.jpg" border="0" src="http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y131/quentinlau/Blog/P1122573_zps7a1edb1a.jpg" width="400" /></a><br />Snow Miku with the hood removed, revealing a hairstyle not seen with Miku before<br /><br /><a href="http://s4.photobucket.com/user/quentinlau/media/Blog/P1122574_zpsaa015531.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img alt=" photo P1122574_zpsaa015531.jpg" border="0" src="http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y131/quentinlau/Blog/P1122574_zpsaa015531.jpg" width="400" /></a><br />Snow Miku holding an umbrella<br /><br /><a href="http://s4.photobucket.com/user/quentinlau/media/Blog/P1122576_zps46ad06f1.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img alt=" photo P1122576_zps46ad06f1.jpg" border="0" src="http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y131/quentinlau/Blog/P1122576_zps46ad06f1.jpg" width="400" /></a><br />Snow Miku holding dish in tears of joy<br /><br /><a href="http://s4.photobucket.com/user/quentinlau/media/Blog/P1122578_zps5276d17f.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img alt=" photo P1122578_zps5276d17f.jpg" border="0" src="http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y131/quentinlau/Blog/P1122578_zps5276d17f.jpg" width="400" /></a><br />The parts that are not shown earlier: A red dish, a toothpick, and a <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Daifuku">daifuku</a> in the shape of a snow rabbit.<br /><br /><a href="http://s4.photobucket.com/user/quentinlau/media/Blog/P1122579_zpsd9560f0b.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img alt=" photo P1122579_zpsd9560f0b.jpg" border="0" src="http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y131/quentinlau/Blog/P1122579_zpsd9560f0b.jpg" width="400" /></a><br />Miku sitting down on the dish.&nbsp; With the snow rabbit and the hood looking like daifukus, the whole thing looks almost as if it's edible from a distance.<br /><br /><a href="http://s4.photobucket.com/user/quentinlau/media/Blog/P1122577_zps6bb711b0.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img alt=" photo P1122577_zps6bb711b0.jpg" border="0" src="http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y131/quentinlau/Blog/P1122577_zps6bb711b0.jpg" width="400" /></a><br />Miku sitting down with her second face, which has a wider grin and looking slightly to her left. Lots of part swapping is required to move the parts from the standing body to the sitting one, including the arms, head, as well as her left leg.<br /><br />While the shoulders have pegs to prevent the holes from shrinking (which is a good thing), the hole for the neck joint did not have one, and as a result the head would not fit into the body in the first place. I had to quite a bit of work to cut open a larger hole to get the head in.<br /><br /><a href="http://s4.photobucket.com/user/quentinlau/media/Blog/P1122575_zps0ccc32ee.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img alt=" photo P1122575_zps0ccc32ee.jpg" border="0" src="http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y131/quentinlau/Blog/P1122575_zps0ccc32ee.jpg" width="400" /></a><br /><a href="http://s4.photobucket.com/user/quentinlau/media/Blog/P1122580_zps7910397b.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img alt=" photo P1122580_zps7910397b.jpg" border="0" src="http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y131/quentinlau/Blog/P1122580_zps7910397b.jpg" width="400" /></a><br /><a href="http://s4.photobucket.com/user/quentinlau/media/Blog/P1132583_zps62ee78c6.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img alt=" photo P1132583_zps62ee78c6.jpg" border="0" src="http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y131/quentinlau/Blog/P1132583_zps62ee78c6.jpg" width="400" /></a><br /><a href="http://s4.photobucket.com/user/quentinlau/media/Blog/P1132584_zpsdc0b4437.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img alt=" photo P1132584_zpsdc0b4437.jpg" border="0" src="http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y131/quentinlau/Blog/P1132584_zpsdc0b4437.jpg" width="400" /></a><br />And a few pictures to finish it off.<br /><br /><br />Nendoroid Snow Miku Strawberry White Kimono Version is pretty satisfying to have. Overall quality is good with few complaints. The main issue I had was the neck hole for the alternate body part, and that there are a few parts such as the hair that are delicate, and caution is needed when handling. The design is very different to that from last year's <a href="http://www.goodsmile.info/en/product/3434/Nendoroid+Snow+Miku+Fluffy+Coat+Ver.html">Fluffy Coat Version</a>, as Miku now embodies a traditional Japanese look. What's more interesting is the food theme behind this year's Snow Miku, with daifuku being represented on the hood as well as the white rabbit, together with the red confectionery plate and even the packaging itself.<br /><br />Although the quality problem from last year's Snow Miku got me worried quite a bit, this year's Sakura Miku and Snow Miku reassured me a bit. Looking forward to next year's magical girl theme version!</span><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/quentinlau/~4/YPYOY8pTy2o" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>Qhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14369771267899546737noreply@blogger.com2http://quentinlau.blogspot.com/2013/12/nendoroid-snow-miku-strawberry-white.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2856293244916346338.post-44737914121994035852013-12-27T23:59:00.000+08:002014-01-28T12:48:41.606+08:00Gundam Front Tokyo 2013<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/quentinlau/11692153054/" title="IMG_20131219_183520 by quentinlau, on Flickr"><img alt="IMG_20131219_183520" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7332/11692153054_9e2c61d6b4.jpg" height="400" width="300" /></a><br />I visited Gundam Front Tokyo in Odaiba <a href="http://quentinlau.blogspot.com/2013/01/gundam-front-tokyo-part-1.html">last</a> <a href="http://quentinlau.blogspot.com/2013/01/gundam-front-tokyo-part-2.html%E2%80%8E">year</a>, and it was a great time out there. This year I visited it again with my old schoolmates, and while a lot of things are expected to remain the same, some exhibited items have been changed. <br /><br /><span class="fullpost"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/quentinlau/11692152474/" title="PC192373 by quentinlau, on Flickr"><img alt="PC192373" src="http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3778/11692152474_7a86944fab.jpg" height="400" width="300" /></a><br />1/1 Gundam in red lighting. Looks very much like Char's Gundam now~<br /><br />There is a special video projected on one side of the mall behind the Gundam promoting its appearance, as well as showing Acguy in Gundam colours, which one can buy its model (together with other Gundam Front Tokyo limited models) in the souvenir shop.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/quentinlau/11691786775/" title="PC192374 by quentinlau, on Flickr"><img alt="PC192374" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7439/11691786775_0601090c9d.jpg" height="300" width="400" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/quentinlau/11692024153/" title="PC192375 by quentinlau, on Flickr"><img alt="PC192375" src="http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2816/11692024153_fccfa8294c.jpg" height="400" width="300" /></a><br />Gundam Build Fighters, promoting upcoming Star Build Strike Gundam<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/quentinlau/11691769035/" title="PC192376 by quentinlau, on Flickr"><img alt="PC192376" src="http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5516/11691769035_8028b8d4f9.jpg" height="300" width="400" /></a><br />Kampfer Amazing<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/quentinlau/11691785935/" title="PC192377 by quentinlau, on Flickr"><img alt="PC192377" src="http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5489/11691785935_a70697817a.jpg" height="400" width="300" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/quentinlau/11692023363/" title="PC192378 by quentinlau, on Flickr"><img alt="PC192378" src="http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5495/11692023363_2ed0031683.jpg" height="300" width="400" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/quentinlau/11692023093/" title="PC192379 by quentinlau, on Flickr"><img alt="PC192379" src="http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2822/11692023093_e46344d1d4.jpg" height="300" width="400" /></a><br />MG 1/100 Gundam 3.0<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/quentinlau/11692544296/" title="PC192383 by quentinlau, on Flickr"><img alt="PC192383" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7402/11692544296_6a2dae06f4.jpg" height="300" width="400" /></a><br />Gundam heads in 1/10 scale<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/quentinlau/11692022343/" title="PC192384 by quentinlau, on Flickr"><img alt="PC192384" src="http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3757/11692022343_77f48caebd.jpg" height="400" width="300" /></a><br />Lineart of MG 1/100 Gundam 3.0<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/quentinlau/11692543776/" title="PC192385 by quentinlau, on Flickr"><img alt="PC192385" src="http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2862/11692543776_130f683eb4_t.jpg" height="100" width="75" /></a><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/quentinlau/11692021863/" title="PC192386 by quentinlau, on Flickr"><img alt="PC192386" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7304/11692021863_9f4eab3dc5_t.jpg" height="100" width="75" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/quentinlau/11691783885/" title="PC192387 by quentinlau, on Flickr"><img alt="PC192387" src="http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5506/11691783885_b08b713335_t.jpg" height="100" width="75" /></a><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/quentinlau/11692147124/" title="PC192392 by quentinlau, on Flickr"><img alt="PC192392" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7399/11692147124_c763e7244b_t.jpg" height="100" width="75" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/quentinlau/11692146524/" title="PC192393 by quentinlau, on Flickr"><img alt="PC192393" src="http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2888/11692146524_fedbc58c61_t.jpg" height="100" width="75" /></a><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/quentinlau/11692144964/" title="PC192396 by quentinlau, on Flickr"><img alt="PC192396" src="http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2807/11692144964_65c7b65784_t.jpg" height="100" width="75" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/quentinlau/11692538596/" title="PC192397 by quentinlau, on Flickr"><img alt="PC192397" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7355/11692538596_c6def7229f_t.jpg" height="100" width="75" /></a><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/quentinlau/11692143734/" title="PC192398 by quentinlau, on Flickr"><img alt="PC192398" src="http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2829/11692143734_ba47d5aea2_t.jpg" height="100" width="75" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/quentinlau/11692015903/" title="PC192400 by quentinlau, on Flickr"><img alt="PC192400" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7374/11692015903_bd3dfd7c2b_t.jpg" height="100" width="75" /></a><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/quentinlau/11692015693/" title="PC192401 by quentinlau, on Flickr"><img alt="PC192401" src="http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3776/11692015693_18a913bd69_q.jpg" height="100" width="75" /></a><br />And many linearts for other MGs (click to open)<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/quentinlau/11692542596/" title="PC192388 by quentinlau, on Flickr"><img alt="PC192388" src="http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5484/11692542596_b6ef035613.jpg" height="300" width="400" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/quentinlau/11692148124/" title="PC192389 by quentinlau, on Flickr"><img alt="PC192389" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7346/11692148124_60709d570b.jpg" height="300" width="400" /></a><br />1/10 Hyaku Shiki<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/quentinlau/11692147564/" title="PC192391 by quentinlau, on Flickr"><img alt="PC192391" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7415/11692147564_b56c2c8092.jpg" height="300" width="400" /></a><br />1/10 weapons<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/quentinlau/11692537656/" title="PC192399 by quentinlau, on Flickr"><img alt="PC192399" src="http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5530/11692537656_42e9c3123f.jpg" height="300" width="400" /></a><br />1/10 shields<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/quentinlau/11692540096/" title="PC192394 by quentinlau, on Flickr"><img alt="PC192394" src="http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3775/11692540096_612e1254d9_t.jpg" height="300" width="400" /></a><br />1/100 scale weapons<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/quentinlau/11692142644/" title="PC192402 by quentinlau, on Flickr"><img alt="PC192402" src="http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3772/11692142644_318e1d6966.jpg" height="300" width="400" /></a><br />1/100 scale shields<br /><br /><a href="http://ww2w.flickr.com/photos/quentinlau/11692142644/" title="PC192402 by quentinlau, on Flickr"><img alt="PC192402" src="http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3772/11692142644_318e1d6966.jpg" height="300" width="400" /></a><br />Various shields from 1/100 Gunpla, showing the variety in shapes and functionality<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/quentinlau/11692141154/" title="PC192405 by quentinlau, on Flickr"><img alt="PC192405" src="http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3669/11692141154_9a097d4050.jpg" height="300" width="400" /></a><br />A small section is dedicated to the mass produced MS of the Gundam series. It mentions how grunt machines are added in the Gundam series to add the sense of warfare and reality.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/quentinlau/11692012933/" title="PC192406 by quentinlau, on Flickr"><img alt="PC192406" src="http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5542/11692012933_be5a6c6aea.jpg" height="300" width="400" /></a><br />Zaku type MS of the Universal Century<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/quentinlau/11692012753/" title="PC192407 by quentinlau, on Flickr"><img alt="PC192407" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7324/11692012753_7c677bf57a.jpg" height="300" width="400" /></a><br />GM type MS of the Universal Century<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/quentinlau/11692139744/" title="PC192408 by quentinlau, on Flickr"><img alt="PC192408" src="http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2837/11692139744_688abbc702.jpg" height="300" width="400" /></a><br />Some display samples of Zaku type MS, for example MS-06RD-4 and Zaku tank from The 08th MS Team, which are not released as models as of today.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/quentinlau/11691773905/" title="PC192409 by quentinlau, on Flickr"><img alt="PC192409" src="http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2849/11691773905_b51c7b5482.jpg" height="300" width="400" /></a><br />GM type MS model samples on display.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/quentinlau/11692532476/" title="PC192410 by quentinlau, on Flickr"><img alt="PC192410" src="http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5516/11692532476_67e3a9b615.jpg" height="400" width="300" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/quentinlau/11691773195/" title="PC192411 by quentinlau, on Flickr"><img alt="PC192411" src="http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5498/11691773195_37a841a3f3.jpg" height="400" width="300" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/quentinlau/11692010473/" title="PC192412 by quentinlau, on Flickr"><img alt="PC192412" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7303/11692010473_5df9eb5685.jpg" height="400" width="300" /></a><br />1/10 scale Blast, Force, and Sword Silhouette packs for Impulse Gundam<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/quentinlau/11692009133/" title="PC192415 by quentinlau, on Flickr"><img alt="PC192415" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7338/11692009133_c03d4be581.jpg" height="300" width="400" /></a><br />Wing / backpack part for various 1/100 Gunpla, showing their different appearances and functions<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/quentinlau/11692529956/" title="PC192416 by quentinlau, on Flickr"><img alt="PC192416" src="http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3793/11692529956_32643ee6ca.jpg" height="400" width="300" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/quentinlau/11691770775/" title="PC192417 by quentinlau, on Flickr"><img alt="PC192417" src="http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2883/11691770775_f32eb2b4e8.jpg" height="300" width="400" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/quentinlau/11692529236/" title="PC192418 by quentinlau, on Flickr"><img alt="PC192418" src="http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5486/11692529236_fe22a1c540.jpg" height="300" width="400" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/quentinlau/11691770235/" title="PC192419 by quentinlau, on Flickr"><img alt="PC192419" src="http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2823/11691770235_98d0594ec0.jpg" height="400" width="300" /></a><br />Drawings for the 1/1 scale RX-78-2 Gundam, with details showing the measurements and colours on individual parts<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/quentinlau/11692007353/" title="PC192420 by quentinlau, on Flickr"><img alt="PC192420" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7324/11692007353_ec3facda7b.jpg" height="400" width="300" /></a><br />1/10 scale Strike Freedom Gundam on display<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/quentinlau/11692528506/" title="PC192421 by quentinlau, on Flickr"><img alt="PC192421" src="http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3716/11692528506_9435401f60.jpg" height="300" width="400" /></a><br />A specially customised MG 1/100 Strike Rouge in the image that Matsui Rena of SKE48 designed, together with a custom colour HG 1/144 Build Strike Gundam on display next to it<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/quentinlau/11691768545/" title="PC192423 by quentinlau, on Flickr"><img alt="PC192423" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7442/11691768545_4d89a56f88.jpg" height="300" width="400" /></a><br />Char's customised Canon printer on display, which is available for order<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/quentinlau/11692025253/" title="IMG_20131219_190022 by quentinlau, on Flickr"><img alt="IMG_20131219_190022" src="http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2878/11692025253_99ee1ef9ca.jpg" height="300" width="400" /></a><br />And finally some beef udon to finish up the night~<br /><br /><b>Gundam Tokyo Front 2013</b><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/quentinlau/sets/72157639279387234/">http://www.flickr.com/photos/quentinlau/sets/72157639279387234/</a><br /></span><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/quentinlau/~4/u_NDAoQdwP4" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>Qhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14369771267899546737noreply@blogger.com2http://quentinlau.blogspot.com/2013/12/gundam-front-tokyo-2013.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2856293244916346338.post-11875189280391719112013-12-26T23:59:00.000+08:002014-01-02T18:55:21.520+08:00Tony's Heroine Exhibition 2013<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/quentinlau/11693665664/" title="PC212529 by quentinlau, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2892/11693665664_654ae3a936.jpg" width="300" height="400" alt="PC212529"></a><br />During my trip in Tokyo last week, me and <a href="https://twitter.com/arab2489">Arab-san</a> came across Tony's Heroine Exhibition 2013, which was situated on the top floor of Kotobukiya building in Akihabara mainly reserved for events and exhibitions. <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tony_Taka">Tony Taka</a> (aka Tony) is an illustrator well known for his character designs, especially for the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shining_%28series%29">Shining</a> game series. Kotobukiya held an exhibition of figures that sculpted from his illustrations.<br /><br /><span class="fullpost"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/quentinlau/11693554533/" title="PC212493 by quentinlau, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7342/11693554533_78026c27c9.jpg" width="400" height="300" alt="PC212493"></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/quentinlau/11693663154/" title="PC212494 by quentinlau, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7447/11693663154_7cfeb6c36c.jpg" width="300" height="400" alt="PC212494"></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/quentinlau/11693310295/" title="PC212495 by quentinlau, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7328/11693310295_d481037f62.jpg" width="300" height="400" alt="PC212495"></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/quentinlau/11693538403/" title="PC212501 by quentinlau, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3782/11693538403_d26d51865a.jpg" width="400" height="300" alt="PC212501"></a><br />Panis from Shining Ark<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/quentinlau/11693310065/" title="PC212497 by quentinlau, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7402/11693310065_033c5225e0.jpg" width="400" height="300" alt="PC212497"></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/quentinlau/11694072566/" title="PC212502 by quentinlau, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7385/11694072566_96fe645625.jpg" width="400" height="300" alt="PC212502"></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/quentinlau/11694074456/" title="PC212498 by quentinlau, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3807/11694074456_03df6fa51c.jpg" width="300" height="400" alt="PC212498"></a><br />Sakuya: Mode Seraphim<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/quentinlau/11693552713/" title="PC212499 by quentinlau, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7303/11693552713_61b631408e.jpg" width="400" height="300" alt="PC212499"></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/quentinlau/11693550853/" title="PC212506 by quentinlau, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7396/11693550853_cfce014a5e.jpg" width="400" height="300" alt="PC212506"></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/quentinlau/11694073036/" title="PC212500 by quentinlau, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7340/11694073036_d58c6c8d76.jpg" width="300" height="400" alt="PC212500"></a><br />Misty from Shining <br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/quentinlau/11693551763/" title="PC212503 by quentinlau, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5507/11693551763_8ac76b5ed3.jpg" width="300" height="400" alt="PC212503"></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/quentinlau/11693551483/" title="PC212504 by quentinlau, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3713/11693551483_7d6a247aa5.jpg" width="400" height="300" alt="PC212504"></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/quentinlau/11693551303/" title="PC212505 by quentinlau, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3788/11693551303_5ed36cecfe.jpg" width="300" height="400" alt="PC212505"></a><br />Daisy, an original character design<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/quentinlau/11693306445/" title="PC212507 by quentinlau, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5519/11693306445_2e4ba35f7c.jpg" width="300" height="400" alt="PC212507"></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/quentinlau/11694068866/" title="PC212514 by quentinlau, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7311/11694068866_2101dbce2f.jpg" width="400" height="300" alt="PC212514"></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/quentinlau/11693306145/" title="PC212508 by quentinlau, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5550/11693306145_d7ba819cd8.jpg" width="300" height="400" alt="PC212508"></a><br />Neris from Shining Hearts<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/quentinlau/11693662834/" title="PC212509 by quentinlau, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3764/11693662834_541dc88d54.jpg" width="300" height="400" alt="PC212509"></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/quentinlau/11693674704/" title="PC212512 by quentinlau, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5524/11693674704_f85ee0a5b0.jpg" width="300" height="400" alt="PC212512"></a><br />Melty (and her familiar Sorbe) from Shining Hearts<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/quentinlau/11693549473/" title="PC212510 by quentinlau, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7447/11693549473_33b3e707fc.jpg" width="300" height="400" alt="PC212510"></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/quentinlau/11693674064/" title="PC212513 by quentinlau, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7430/11693674064_41862042cd.jpg" width="300" height="400" alt="PC212513"></a><br />Rufina from Shining Hearts<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/quentinlau/11693303775/" title="PC212516 by quentinlau, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3679/11693303775_42a4dcc977.jpg" width="300" height="400" alt="PC212516"></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/quentinlau/11693672334/" title="PC212517 by quentinlau, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2886/11693672334_3632f7d587.jpg" width="300" height="400" alt="PC212517"></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/quentinlau/11693302555/" title="PC212518 by quentinlau, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7422/11693302555_92190d3d42.jpg" width="300" height="400" alt="PC212518"></a><br />Neige<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/quentinlau/11694065766/" title="PC212521 by quentinlau, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7412/11694065766_cdf159b279.jpg" width="400" height="300" alt="PC212521"></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/quentinlau/11693546093/" title="PC212519 by quentinlau, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7390/11693546093_1c3d5d7984.jpg" width="300" height="400" alt="PC212519"></a><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/quentinlau/11693544143/" title="PC212522 by quentinlau, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3702/11693544143_c060f107d1.jpg" width="400" height="300" alt="PC212522"></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/quentinlau/11693670274/" title="PC212520 by quentinlau, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3806/11693670274_e0b2887c59.jpg" width="300" height="400" alt="PC212520"></a><br />Xiao-Mei from Shining Hearts<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/quentinlau/11694064466/" title="PC212523 by quentinlau, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3801/11694064466_4349d7d700.jpg" width="300" height="400" alt="PC212523"></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/quentinlau/11693299325/" title="PC212524 by quentinlau, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3668/11693299325_022653b494.jpg" width="300" height="400" alt="PC212524"></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/quentinlau/11693298625/" title="PC212525 by quentinlau, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3667/11693298625_e6e44e7432.jpg" width="300" height="400" alt="PC212525"></a><br />Xecty from Shining Tears<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/quentinlau/11694063006/" title="PC212527 by quentinlau, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7410/11694063006_071d64dbc9.jpg" width="300" height="400" alt="PC212527"></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/quentinlau/11693297655/" title="PC212528 by quentinlau, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2860/11693297655_12ce5bdace.jpg" width="400" height="300" alt="PC212528"></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/quentinlau/11693542563/" title="PC212526 by quentinlau, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5471/11693542563_f93b62075a.jpg" width="300" height="400" alt="PC212526"></a><br />Sakuya: Mode Crimson from Shining Blade<br /><br />Despite not being familiar with Tony's artwork, or own the figures that he designed, I still find it interesting to see how the figures are scultped very close to Tony's illustrations.<br /><br /><b>Album: Tony's Heroine Exhibition 2013</b><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/quentinlau/sets/72157639277451516/">http://www.flickr.com/photos/quentinlau/sets/72157639277451516/</a><br /></span><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/quentinlau/~4/nZU2F_HF1P0" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>Qhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14369771267899546737noreply@blogger.com2http://quentinlau.blogspot.com/2013/12/tonys-heroine-exhibition-2013.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2856293244916346338.post-71367711251859821162013-12-25T23:59:00.000+08:002013-12-31T15:49:49.136+08:00Season's Greetings<a href="http://s552.photobucket.com/user/senorquentinos/media/Blog/IMG_20131218_131251Large_zps72941989.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img alt=" photo IMG_20131218_131251Large_zps72941989.jpg" border="0" src="http://i552.photobucket.com/albums/jj344/senorquentinos/Blog/IMG_20131218_131251Large_zps72941989.jpg" width="400" /></a><br />Merry Christmas, or Happy Holidays if you are not celebrating Christmas. I was in Tokyo with friends for the past week, so I did not have sufficient time to tend to my blog. Nevertheless, a few Christmas-related trip photos for this post to go with the day.<br /><br /><span class="fullpost"><a href="http://s552.photobucket.com/user/senorquentinos/media/Blog/IMG_20131221_134345Large_zpsd76696c4.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img alt=" photo IMG_20131221_134345Large_zpsd76696c4.jpg" border="0" src="http://i552.photobucket.com/albums/jj344/senorquentinos/Blog/IMG_20131221_134345Large_zpsd76696c4.jpg" width="400" /></a><br />Managed to bring my Black★Rock Shooter doll to Tokyo and meet up with a twitter friend <a href="https://twitter.com/arab2489">Arab-san</a> and his doll Sakuya-san dressed in Santa-theme attire. Big thanks to him for bringing me around Akihabara and Tokyo Big Sight for the weekend!<br /><br /><a href="http://s552.photobucket.com/user/senorquentinos/media/Blog/IMG_20131221_175042Large_zpsbf9cd866.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img alt=" photo IMG_20131221_175042Large_zpsbf9cd866.jpg" border="0" src="http://i552.photobucket.com/albums/jj344/senorquentinos/Blog/IMG_20131221_175042Large_zpsbf9cd866.jpg" width="400" /></a><br />And finally Rensouhou-chan from Kantai Collection, a web browser game that many Japanese are excited over.<br /><br />Hope everyone had a good time!<br /></span><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/quentinlau/~4/B5aSYFEdAog" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>Qhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14369771267899546737noreply@blogger.com2http://quentinlau.blogspot.com/2013/12/seasons-greetings.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2856293244916346338.post-69526653385041432712013-12-23T20:34:00.000+08:002013-12-26T20:35:10.160+08:00figma Snow Miku preview<a href="http://s4.photobucket.com/user/quentinlau/media/Blog/o0530053012772237756_zps7ecd39c2.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img alt=" photo o0530053012772237756_zps7ecd39c2.jpg" border="0" src="http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y131/quentinlau/Blog/o0530053012772237756_zps7ecd39c2.jpg" width="400" /></a><br />Max Factory recently announced figma Snow Miku!<br /><br /><span class="fullpost"><a href="http://s4.photobucket.com/user/quentinlau/media/Blog/o0530051812772237502_zps6c9c592d.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img alt=" photo o0530051812772237502_zps6c9c592d.jpg" border="0" src="http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y131/quentinlau/Blog/o0530051812772237502_zps6c9c592d.jpg" width="400" /></a><br />While Good Smile Company's nendoroid line has released Snow Miku annually since 2009, Max Factory's figma action figure line has not made such announcment until now. The design will be based on the <a href="http://www.goodsmile.info/en/product/2777/Nendoroid+Snow+Miku.html">very first Snow Miku</a> (basically a colour swap of the original), with the sculpy based on figma Hatsune Miku 2.0 released last November.<br /><br /><a href="http://s4.photobucket.com/user/quentinlau/media/Blog/o0470060012772237503_zps683ca7e0.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img alt=" photo o0470060012772237503_zps683ca7e0.jpg" border="0" src="http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y131/quentinlau/Blog/o0470060012772237503_zps683ca7e0.jpg" width="400" /></a><br />figma Snow Miku will feature 3 face expression parts. One is a smiling face looking to her left, while another is looking to her right, supposedly called the "singing face".<br /><br /><a href="http://s4.photobucket.com/user/quentinlau/media/Blog/o0530040612772237754_zpsbac22de4.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img alt=" photo o0530040612772237754_zpsbac22de4.jpg" border="0" src="http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y131/quentinlau/Blog/o0530040612772237754_zpsbac22de4.jpg" width="400" /></a><br />The third expression will be one with a faint blush. She will also come with mufflers for her hands.<br /><br /><a href="http://s4.photobucket.com/user/quentinlau/media/Blog/o0530048712772237755_zpse4b07dad.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img alt=" photo o0530048712772237755_zpse4b07dad.jpg" border="0" src="http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y131/quentinlau/Blog/o0530048712772237755_zpse4b07dad.jpg" width="400" /></a><br />Snow Miku will even come with a tiny snowman figure!<br /><br /><a href="http://s4.photobucket.com/user/quentinlau/media/Blog/o0530057412772237504_zps3661f857.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img alt=" photo o0530057412772237504_zps3661f857.jpg" border="0" src="http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y131/quentinlau/Blog/o0530057412772237504_zps3661f857.jpg" width="400" /></a><br />And finally a pose based on Vocaloid's official artwork that Miku is first well known for.<br /><br />figma Snow Miku will first be available in an event in Sapporo, where she can be acquired from exchanging tickets, which are required to be acquired from a lucky draw basis. She will also be available for sale in Wonder Festival 2014 Winter event, and finally on web order after both events are over (release date to be confirmed).<br /><br />Hope I can get my hands on her sometime next year!<br /><br />Source:<br /><a href="http://ameblo.jp/figma/entry-11719403049.html">figma blog</a><br /></span><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/quentinlau/~4/Ofbthv43ue8" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>Qhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14369771267899546737noreply@blogger.com1http://quentinlau.blogspot.com/2013/12/figma-snow-miku-preview.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2856293244916346338.post-71567460022595736922013-11-30T23:59:00.000+08:002013-12-12T01:09:39.977+08:00Tsundere Russian Cookies<a href="http://s552.photobucket.com/user/senorquentinos/media/Blog/BaUWna3CMAAJPIr_zps7e158a85.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img alt=" photo BaUWna3CMAAJPIr_zps7e158a85.jpg" border="0" src="http://i552.photobucket.com/albums/jj344/senorquentinos/Blog/BaUWna3CMAAJPIr_zps7e158a85.jpg" width="400" /></a><br />A friend of mine recently came back from his trip to Japan. For souvenir he gave me and other friends some "Tsundere Russian Cookies". <br /><br /><span class="fullpost"><a href="http://s552.photobucket.com/user/senorquentinos/media/1426251_10151852994678212_925157648_n_zps49fd9002.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img alt=" photo 1426251_10151852994678212_925157648_n_zps49fd9002.jpg" border="0" src="http://i552.photobucket.com/albums/jj344/senorquentinos/1426251_10151852994678212_925157648_n_zps49fd9002.jpg" width="400" /></a><br />The box looks like typical anime theme confectionary, but that is not the main point for me; what makes the cookies interesting is that they are spicy. Well, at least 10 out of 12 of them are spicy. I was unfortunate to fall for the majority, and the cookie was surprisingly spicy. Or rather it was difficult for me to imagine a cookie to be spicy in the first place!<br /><br /><a href="http://s552.photobucket.com/user/senorquentinos/media/Blog/0112_tsundere-russian-cookie_03_zpsc8c2d001.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img alt=" photo 0112_tsundere-russian-cookie_03_zpsc8c2d001.jpg" border="0" src="http://i552.photobucket.com/albums/jj344/senorquentinos/Blog/0112_tsundere-russian-cookie_03_zpsc8c2d001.jpg" width="400" /></a><br />The cookies are sold for 420 Yen per box in districts associated with anime, manga, game merchandise such as <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Akihabara">Akihabara</a> in Tokyo. My friend got it in <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nipponbashi">Nipponbashi</a> in Osaka, which is comparable to Akihabara.<br /><br /><a href="http://s552.photobucket.com/user/senorquentinos/media/Blog/2008-12-24-408mBx7oW_zps9e4f1651.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img alt=" photo 2008-12-24-408mBx7oW_zps9e4f1651.jpg" border="0" src="http://i552.photobucket.com/albums/jj344/senorquentinos/Blog/2008-12-24-408mBx7oW_zps9e4f1651.jpg" width="400" /></a><br />Cookie package with little skulls and numbers on them.<br /><br /><a href="http://s552.photobucket.com/user/senorquentinos/media/Blog/2008-12-24-409LN5TLT_zps4e3d5910.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img alt=" photo 2008-12-24-409LN5TLT_zps4e3d5910.jpg" border="0" src="http://i552.photobucket.com/albums/jj344/senorquentinos/Blog/2008-12-24-409LN5TLT_zps4e3d5910.jpg" width="400" /></a><br />The side of the box also comes with a yonkoma comic strip<br /><br />I probably won't look forward to eating another spicy cookie, but it sure is an interesting experience with friends ^^;<br /><br />Image from <a href="http://akibamap.info/archives/51165171.html">Akibamap</a> and <a href="http://blog.livedoor.jp/geek/archives/50783260.html">Akiba blog</a><br /></span><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/quentinlau/~4/wZ7DbGim_9I" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>Qhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14369771267899546737noreply@blogger.com2http://quentinlau.blogspot.com/2013/11/tsundere-russian-cookies.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2856293244916346338.post-4119200117857075312013-11-29T23:59:00.000+08:002013-12-10T18:10:26.907+08:00いい肉の日<a href="http://s552.photobucket.com/user/senorquentinos/media/Blog/21f8364f_zps4135101d.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img width="400" src="http://i552.photobucket.com/albums/jj344/senorquentinos/Blog/21f8364f_zps4135101d.jpg" border="0" alt=" photo 21f8364f_zps4135101d.jpg"/></a><br />After yesterday's <a href="http://quentinlau.blogspot.com/2013/11/blog-post_28.html">いいニーハイの日</a>, we have another special day in Japan. What is it? It's the いい肉の日 (nice meat day).<br /><br />The name, just like the nice knee-high day the day before, is a play on pronunciation. The phrase "nice meat", which is pronounced as "ii niku", is similar to pronunciation for "1129", hence 29th November is the "Nice Meat Day". Japanese twitter users post a lot of pictures to go with this day.<br /><br /><span class="fullpost"><a href="http://s552.photobucket.com/user/senorquentinos/media/Blog/BaOOE7OCcAEvDuW_zps1a4781f6.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img alt=" photo BaOOE7OCcAEvDuW_zps1a4781f6.jpg" border="0" src="http://i552.photobucket.com/albums/jj344/senorquentinos/Blog/BaOOE7OCcAEvDuW_zps1a4781f6.jpg" width="400" /></a><br />Beef specialist restaurant <a href="http://www.niku-mansei.com/">Niku no Mansei</a> teases with numerous pictures of beef (<a href="https://twitter.com/manseimark2/statuses/406324606824235008">source</a>)<br /><br /><a href="http://s552.photobucket.com/user/senorquentinos/media/Blog/BaM-E_WCUAIg-hD_zpsef1f1716.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img alt=" photo BaM-E_WCUAIg-hD_zpsef1f1716.jpg" border="0" src="http://i552.photobucket.com/albums/jj344/senorquentinos/Blog/BaM-E_WCUAIg-hD_zpsef1f1716.jpg" width="400" /></a><br />Hamburger beef and steak from Niku no Mansei (<a href="https://twitter.com/manseimark2/statuses/406236647001300992">source</a>)<br /><br /><a href="http://s552.photobucket.com/user/senorquentinos/media/Blog/BaMy2aYCcAArbNN_zps8f1f291e.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img alt=" photo BaMy2aYCcAArbNN_zps8f1f291e.jpg" border="0" src="http://i552.photobucket.com/albums/jj344/senorquentinos/Blog/BaMy2aYCcAArbNN_zps8f1f291e.jpg" width="400" /></a><br />KFC Japan's twitter account is also showing off with their chicken meat (<a href="https://twitter.com/KFC_jp/statuses/406224302040547328">source</a>)<br /><br /><a href="http://s552.photobucket.com/user/senorquentinos/media/Blog/BaMcr5QCQAA6Ymz_zpse250be13.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img alt=" photo BaMcr5QCQAA6Ymz_zpse250be13.jpg" border="0" src="http://i552.photobucket.com/albums/jj344/senorquentinos/Blog/BaMcr5QCQAA6Ymz_zpse250be13.jpg" width="400" /></a><br />Heart shape raw meat (<a href="https://twitter.com/kazumi_1997/statuses/406199931951517698">source</a>)<br /><br /><a href="http://s552.photobucket.com/user/senorquentinos/media/Blog/BaMoxNqCAAEq90__zps0635efb1.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img alt=" photo BaMoxNqCAAEq90__zps0635efb1.jpg" border="0" src="http://i552.photobucket.com/albums/jj344/senorquentinos/Blog/BaMoxNqCAAEq90__zps0635efb1.jpg" width="400" /></a><br />Even office accessories supplier King Jim joins the fray (<a href="https://twitter.com/kingjim/statuses/406213217333936128">source</a>)<br /><br /><a href="http://s552.photobucket.com/user/senorquentinos/media/Blog/75c34ad3-s_zpseaeaffc6.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img alt=" photo 75c34ad3-s_zpseaeaffc6.jpg" border="0" src="http://i552.photobucket.com/albums/jj344/senorquentinos/Blog/75c34ad3-s_zpseaeaffc6.jpg" width="400" /></a><br /><a href="http://s552.photobucket.com/user/senorquentinos/media/Blog/43af65f4-s_zpsb6103604.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img alt=" photo 43af65f4-s_zpsb6103604.jpg" border="0" src="http://i552.photobucket.com/albums/jj344/senorquentinos/Blog/43af65f4-s_zpsb6103604.jpg" width="400" /></a><br />Source unknown, but these are posted on one of <a href="http://jin115.com/archives/51988050.html">game news site</a>.<br /><br /><a href="http://s552.photobucket.com/user/senorquentinos/media/Blog/31808711_m_zpsfbca931e.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img alt=" photo 31808711_m_zpsfbca931e.jpg" border="0" src="http://i552.photobucket.com/albums/jj344/senorquentinos/Blog/31808711_m_zpsfbca931e.jpg" /></a><br />And finally another kind of "meat" - Sena from Boku ha Tomotachi ga Sukunai<br />Image from <a href="http://www.pixiv.net/member_illust.php?mode=medium&amp;illust_id=31808711">pixiv</a><br /><br />Looking and posting these images makes me really want to crave for meat. Ack, meat day or not, I want some now! -q-<br /></span><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/quentinlau/~4/unO07KSF0GM" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>Qhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14369771267899546737noreply@blogger.com2http://quentinlau.blogspot.com/2013/11/blog-post.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2856293244916346338.post-3605107958752988402013-11-28T23:59:00.000+08:002013-12-10T18:09:17.371+08:00いいニーハイの日<a href="http://s552.photobucket.com/user/senorquentinos/media/Blog/BaKd9XeCYAADmOn_zpsf1caff6b.jpeg.html" target="_blank"><img alt=" photo BaKd9XeCYAADmOn_zpsf1caff6b.jpeg" border="0" src="http://i552.photobucket.com/albums/jj344/senorquentinos/Blog/BaKd9XeCYAADmOn_zpsf1caff6b.jpeg" width="400" /></a><br />According to the Japanese twitter community, the day 28th November is a special day. By pronouncing the date "1128" in numbers, the result will sound similar to いいニーハイ (iini-hai), which means nice knee-high (socks). Hence 28th November is known as いいニーハイの日 (nice knee-high socks day), and it is this day many people post pictures of "knee-highs" to go with the day.<br /><br /><span class="fullpost"><a href="http://s552.photobucket.com/user/senorquentinos/media/Blog/BaHkqQPCcAAAsvW_zps570aee96.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img alt=" photo BaHkqQPCcAAAsvW_zps570aee96.jpg" border="0" src="http://i552.photobucket.com/albums/jj344/senorquentinos/Blog/BaHkqQPCcAAAsvW_zps570aee96.jpg" width="400" /></a><br />Two pairs of thighs together (<a href="https://twitter.com/ayamihappy/status/405856856137949184">source</a>)<br /><br /><a href="http://s552.photobucket.com/user/senorquentinos/media/Blog/BaGLf52CMAAVL2K_zpse12ede61.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img alt=" photo BaGLf52CMAAVL2K_zpse12ede61.jpg" border="0" src="http://i552.photobucket.com/albums/jj344/senorquentinos/Blog/BaGLf52CMAAVL2K_zpse12ede61.jpg" width="400" /></a><br />(<a href="https://twitter.com/soft_HAT/status/405758821798125568">source</a>)<br /><br /><a href="http://s552.photobucket.com/user/senorquentinos/media/Blog/BaKd9XeCYAADmOn_zpsf1caff6b.jpeg.html" target="_blank"><img alt=" photo BaKd9XeCYAADmOn_zpsf1caff6b.jpeg" border="0" src="http://i552.photobucket.com/albums/jj344/senorquentinos/Blog/BaKd9XeCYAADmOn_zpsf1caff6b.jpeg" width="400" /></a><br />Tohsaka Rin cosplay from Fate/stay Night (<a href="https://twitter.com/cnvl/status/406060594219859969">source</a>)<br /><br /><a href="http://s552.photobucket.com/user/senorquentinos/media/Blog/BaHkNUiCQAAfmG-_zps64c2d6a0.jpeg.html" target="_blank"><img alt=" photo BaHkNUiCQAAfmG-_zps64c2d6a0.jpeg" border="0" src="http://i552.photobucket.com/albums/jj344/senorquentinos/Blog/BaHkNUiCQAAfmG-_zps64c2d6a0.jpeg" width="400" /></a><br />Cat socks! (<a href="https://twitter.com/milei_momoka/status/405856359117123587">source</a>)<br /><br /><a href="http://s552.photobucket.com/user/senorquentinos/media/Blog/BaJOFkWCEAALgkG_zpsfd8bbef6.jpeg.html" target="_blank"><img alt=" photo BaJOFkWCEAALgkG_zpsfd8bbef6.jpeg" border="0" src="http://i552.photobucket.com/albums/jj344/senorquentinos/Blog/BaJOFkWCEAALgkG_zpsfd8bbef6.jpeg" width="400" /></a><br />There are also pictures of dolls with knee-high socks. Here is a custom Hastune Miku doll (<a href="https://twitter.com/MyuDOLL/status/405972774125969408/">source</a>)<br /><br /><a href="http://s552.photobucket.com/user/senorquentinos/media/Blog/BaJP3BWCAAAz0-J_zpsc1e87b01.jpeg.html" target="_blank"><img alt=" photo BaJP3BWCAAAz0-J_zpsc1e87b01.jpeg" border="0" src="http://i552.photobucket.com/albums/jj344/senorquentinos/Blog/BaJP3BWCAAAz0-J_zpsc1e87b01.jpeg" width="400" /></a><br />(<a href="https://twitter.com/Fanatic_Bozu/status/405974723202256896/">source</a>)<br /><br /><a href="http://s552.photobucket.com/user/senorquentinos/media/Blog/824452588_zps1dc579ca.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img alt=" photo 824452588_zps1dc579ca.jpg" border="0" src="http://i552.photobucket.com/albums/jj344/senorquentinos/Blog/824452588_zps1dc579ca.jpg" width="400" /></a><br />Knee-high socks suit well for ball-jointed dolls as the socks can cover the knee joints as well (<a href="http://twitpic.com/dmuvos">source</a>)<br /><br /><a href="http://s552.photobucket.com/user/senorquentinos/media/Blog/BaJBKsvCcAALnv__zpsc6beaa5c.jpeg.html" target="_blank"><img alt=" photo BaJBKsvCcAALnv__zpsc6beaa5c.jpeg" border="0" src="http://i552.photobucket.com/albums/jj344/senorquentinos/Blog/BaJBKsvCcAALnv__zpsc6beaa5c.jpeg" width="400" /></a><br />(<a href="https://twitter.com/ZN6_L1/status/405958568626507776/">source</a>)<br /><br /><br />Oh and one more:<br /><a href="http://s552.photobucket.com/user/senorquentinos/media/Blog/BaHfrWSCIAABWGm_zps448dc033.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img alt=" photo BaHfrWSCIAABWGm_zps448dc033.jpg" border="0" src="http://i552.photobucket.com/albums/jj344/senorquentinos/Blog/BaHfrWSCIAABWGm_zps448dc033.jpg" width="400" /></a><br />Knee-high kick! Well, a different kind of knee-high, I suppose... (<a href="https://twitter.com/Ghidorah2004/status/405851377525481472/">source</a>)<br /></span><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/quentinlau/~4/iTbOXVc8if8" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>Qhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14369771267899546737noreply@blogger.com2http://quentinlau.blogspot.com/2013/11/blog-post_28.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2856293244916346338.post-17185446748227627942013-11-24T23:59:00.000+08:002013-12-04T18:14:44.631+08:00Doraemon 3D CG Movie Announced<a href="http://s552.photobucket.com/user/senorquentinos/media/Blog/image_zpsbbf7d7ba.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img width="400" src="http://i552.photobucket.com/albums/jj344/senorquentinos/Blog/image_zpsbbf7d7ba.jpg" border="0" alt=" photo image_zpsbbf7d7ba.jpg"/></a><br />A new Doraemon movie will be produced in 3D CG for the first time in Summer 2014. Called "STAND BY ME", the movie will most likely base on the early stories of the original manga collection.<br /><br /><span class="fullpost"><a href="http://s552.photobucket.com/user/senorquentinos/media/Blog/29c3a04f_zps35aaf75a.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img width="400" src="http://i552.photobucket.com/albums/jj344/senorquentinos/Blog/29c3a04f_zps35aaf75a.jpg" border="0" alt=" photo 29c3a04f_zps35aaf75a.jpg"/></a><br /><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Doraemon">Doraemon</a> is a story of the eponymous blue robotic cat who travelled back in time to the 20th century in order to look after his owner's great-grandfather, Nobita, so that his descendants may prosper a better life in the future under Doraemon's guidance.<br /><br />The many short stories in the manga see Nobita and his daily life, be it his poor grades at school, or being bullied by friends Gian or Suneo, as well as his encounter with his love interest Shizuka. In many situations Doraemon will lend out his gadgets to help Nobita, which are often abused by Nobita or stolen by his friends. By the end of the story, the characters who do wrong are usually punished.<br /><br /><iframe width="400" height="225" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/IVuXGgOGR7Q?rel=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br /><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IVuXGgOGR7Q">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IVuXGgOGR7Q</a><br /><br />Together with the annual 2D feature length movies, it's interesting to hear that a new Doraemon movie is in the making. Though I must say I am not very used to the new looks of Doraemon and his friends in this upcoming movie, having getting used to the 2D form for many years; even the "3D" versions have remained fairly faithful to the original appearances in the past. Nevertheless, this may be something worth looking forward to for those who reads them in the childhood? If not then there is always the 2D ones to look forward to. ^^<br /><br /><br />Website:<br /><a href="http://doraemon-3d.com/">http://doraemon-3d.com/</a><br /></span><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/quentinlau/~4/97mp5rnY3yQ" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>Qhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14369771267899546737noreply@blogger.com2http://quentinlau.blogspot.com/2013/11/doraemon-3d-cg-movie-announced.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2856293244916346338.post-51365041707518697282013-11-22T23:59:00.001+08:002013-12-02T18:54:26.215+08:00New Gunpla Kits Revealed in Gunpla Expo 2013<a href="http://s552.photobucket.com/user/senorquentinos/media/Blog/g_expo_35s_zpsa9d604bc.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img width="400" src="http://i552.photobucket.com/albums/jj344/senorquentinos/Blog/g_expo_35s_zpsa9d604bc.jpg" border="0" alt=" photo g_expo_35s_zpsa9d604bc.jpg"/></a><br />Gunpla Expo happened on Saturday, and there are new kits announced especially in anticipation for the ongoing Gundam Build Fighters anime series, as well as the final episode of Gundam UC that is to be aired next year.<br /><br /><span class="fullpost"><a href="http://s552.photobucket.com/user/senorquentinos/media/Blog/g_expo_26s_zps2af88233.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img width="400" src="http://i552.photobucket.com/albums/jj344/senorquentinos/Blog/g_expo_26s_zps2af88233.jpg" border="0" alt=" photo g_expo_26s_zps2af88233.jpg"/></a><br />MG 1/100 Unicorn Gundam Unit 3 Phenex<br /><br /><a href="http://s552.photobucket.com/user/senorquentinos/media/Blog/g_expo_27s_zpsf3e1286c.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img width="400" src="http://i552.photobucket.com/albums/jj344/senorquentinos/Blog/g_expo_27s_zpsf3e1286c.jpg" border="0" alt=" photo g_expo_27s_zpsf3e1286c.jpg"/></a><br />MG 1/100 Gundam X<br /><br /><a href="http://s552.photobucket.com/user/senorquentinos/media/Blog/g_expo_25s_zps5d005769.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img width="400" src="http://i552.photobucket.com/albums/jj344/senorquentinos/Blog/g_expo_25s_zps5d005769.jpg" border="0" alt=" photo g_expo_25s_zps5d005769.jpg"/></a><br />MG 1/100 Sazabi ver Ka.<br /><br /><a href="http://s552.photobucket.com/user/senorquentinos/media/Blog/g_expo_48s_zps4e75d981.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img width="400" src="http://i552.photobucket.com/albums/jj344/senorquentinos/Blog/g_expo_48s_zps4e75d981.jpg" border="0" alt=" photo g_expo_48s_zps4e75d981.jpg"/></a><br />MG 1/100 Turn X<br /><br /><a href="http://s552.photobucket.com/user/senorquentinos/media/Blog/g_expo_bf_01s_zps3c82386c.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img width="400" src="http://i552.photobucket.com/albums/jj344/senorquentinos/Blog/g_expo_bf_01s_zps3c82386c.jpg" border="0" alt=" photo g_expo_bf_01s_zps3c82386c.jpg"/></a><br />HG 1/144 Star Build Strike Gundam<br /><br /><a href="http://s552.photobucket.com/user/senorquentinos/media/Blog/g_expo_15s_zpseed550ff.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img width="400" src="http://i552.photobucket.com/albums/jj344/senorquentinos/Blog/g_expo_15s_zpseed550ff.jpg" border="0" alt=" photo g_expo_15s_zpseed550ff.jpg"/></a><br />HG 1/144 GM Sniper K9<br /><br /><a href="http://s552.photobucket.com/user/senorquentinos/media/Blog/g_expo_12s_zps6a2c5d80.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img width="400" src="http://i552.photobucket.com/albums/jj344/senorquentinos/Blog/g_expo_12s_zps6a2c5d80.jpg" border="0" alt=" photo g_expo_12s_zps6a2c5d80.jpg"/></a><br />HG 1/144 Kampfer Amazing<br /><br /><a href="http://s552.photobucket.com/user/senorquentinos/media/Blog/g_expo_44s_zps15d9a532.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img width="400" src="http://i552.photobucket.com/albums/jj344/senorquentinos/Blog/g_expo_44s_zps15d9a532.jpg" border="0" alt=" photo g_expo_44s_zps15d9a532.jpg"/></a><br />HG 1/144 Qubeley Papillon<br /><br /><a href="http://s552.photobucket.com/user/senorquentinos/media/Blog/g_expo_46s_zps1526df4c.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img width="400" src="http://i552.photobucket.com/albums/jj344/senorquentinos/Blog/g_expo_46s_zps1526df4c.jpg" border="0" alt=" photo g_expo_46s_zps1526df4c.jpg"/></a><br />HG 1/144 Universe Booster Plavsky Power Gate<br /><br /><a href="http://s552.photobucket.com/user/senorquentinos/media/Blog/g_expo_02s_zps4276eb31.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img width="400" src="http://i552.photobucket.com/albums/jj344/senorquentinos/Blog/g_expo_02s_zps4276eb31.jpg" border="0" alt=" photo g_expo_02s_zps4276eb31.jpg"/></a><br />HGUC 1/144 V2 Gundam<br /><br /><a href="http://s552.photobucket.com/user/senorquentinos/media/Blog/g_expo_04s_zpsf2e8fed2.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img width="400" src="http://i552.photobucket.com/albums/jj344/senorquentinos/Blog/g_expo_04s_zpsf2e8fed2.jpg" border="0" alt=" photo g_expo_04s_zpsf2e8fed2.jpg"/></a><br />HG 1/144 Turn A Gundam<br /><br /><a href="http://s552.photobucket.com/user/senorquentinos/media/Blog/g_expo_07s_zps4276eb31.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img width="400" src="http://i552.photobucket.com/albums/jj344/senorquentinos/Blog/g_expo_07s_zps4276eb31.jpg" border="0" alt=" photo g_expo_07s_zps4276eb31.jpg"/></a><br />HGUC 1/144 Gundam F91<br /><br /><a href="http://s552.photobucket.com/user/senorquentinos/media/Blog/g_expo_09s_zps00204959.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img width="400" src="http://i552.photobucket.com/albums/jj344/senorquentinos/Blog/g_expo_09s_zps00204959.jpg" border="0" alt=" photo g_expo_09s_zps00204959.jpg"/></a><br />HGUC 1/144 Gundam F91 Harrison Madin colour<br /><br /><a href="http://s552.photobucket.com/user/senorquentinos/media/Blog/g_expo_10s_zps47453f75.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img width="400" src="http://i552.photobucket.com/albums/jj344/senorquentinos/Blog/g_expo_10s_zps47453f75.jpg" border="0" alt=" photo g_expo_10s_zps47453f75.jpg"/></a><br />HGAC 1/144 Wing Zero Gundam<br /><br /><a href="http://s552.photobucket.com/user/senorquentinos/media/Blog/g_expo_18s_zps4c69c720.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img width="400" src="http://i552.photobucket.com/albums/jj344/senorquentinos/Blog/g_expo_18s_zps4c69c720.jpg" border="0" alt=" photo g_expo_18s_zps4c69c720.jpg"/></a><br />HGUC 1/144 Full Armour Unicorn Gundam Destroy Mode<br /><br /><a href="http://s552.photobucket.com/user/senorquentinos/media/Blog/g_expo_20s_zps87f4acf9.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img width="400" src="http://i552.photobucket.com/albums/jj344/senorquentinos/Blog/g_expo_20s_zps87f4acf9.jpg" border="0" alt=" photo g_expo_20s_zps87f4acf9.jpg"/></a><br />HGUC 1/144 Unicorn Gundam Unit 2 Banshee Norn Destroy Mode<br /><br /><a href="http://s552.photobucket.com/user/senorquentinos/media/Blog/g_expo_22s_zpsdf1b90f0.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img width="400" src="http://i552.photobucket.com/albums/jj344/senorquentinos/Blog/g_expo_22s_zpsdf1b90f0.jpg" border="0" alt=" photo g_expo_22s_zpsdf1b90f0.jpg"/></a><br />HGUC 1/144 Silver Bullet<br /><br /><a href="http://s552.photobucket.com/user/senorquentinos/media/Blog/g_expo_43s_zps6d9ecf46.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img width="400" src="http://i552.photobucket.com/albums/jj344/senorquentinos/Blog/g_expo_43s_zps6d9ecf46.jpg" border="0" alt=" photo g_expo_43s_zps6d9ecf46.jpg"/></a><br />HGUC 1/144 Silver Bullet Fin Funnel Test Type<br /><br /><a href="http://s552.photobucket.com/user/senorquentinos/media/Blog/g_expo_55s_zpse4d00232.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img width="400" src="http://i552.photobucket.com/albums/jj344/senorquentinos/Blog/g_expo_55s_zpse4d00232.jpg" border="0" alt=" photo g_expo_55s_zpse4d00232.jpg"/></a><br />HGUC 1/144 Kshatriya Repaired<br /><br />A lot of new kits out there, and I have quite a few in my wish list~ Wing Zero, Banshee Norn Destroy Mode, and perhaps Silver Bullet as well!<br /><br />Sources:<br />MasterFileBlog<br /><a href="http://masterfileblog.jp/news/2013/11/22/4575.html">http://masterfileblog.jp/news/2013/11/22/4575.html</a><br /><a href="http://masterfileblog.jp/news/2013/11/22/4573.html">http://masterfileblog.jp/news/2013/11/22/4573.html</a><br /><a href="http://masterfileblog.jp/news/2013/11/24/4589.html">http://masterfileblog.jp/news/2013/11/24/4589.html</a><br /><a href="http://masterfileblog.jp/news/2013/11/23/4586.html">http://masterfileblog.jp/news/2013/11/23/4586.html</a><br /><a href="http://masterfileblog.jp/news/2013/11/23/4584.html">http://masterfileblog.jp/news/2013/11/23/4584.html</a><br /></span><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/quentinlau/~4/tYadJXL8OUQ" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>Qhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14369771267899546737noreply@blogger.com2http://quentinlau.blogspot.com/2013/11/new-gunpla-kits-revealed-in-gunpla-expo.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2856293244916346338.post-57934401286541787472013-11-14T23:59:00.000+08:002013-11-25T17:55:14.366+08:00Madoka Film Strip Sold Over 4 Million Yen?<a href="http://s552.photobucket.com/user/senorquentinos/media/Blog/MadokaYahooAuc4Mil_zpsdb0070d4.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img width="400" src="http://i552.photobucket.com/albums/jj344/senorquentinos/Blog/MadokaYahooAuc4Mil_zpsdb0070d4.jpg" border="0" alt=" photo MadokaYahooAuc4Mil_zpsdb0070d4.jpg"/></a><br />Remember a <a href="http://quentinlau.blogspot.com/2012/10/madoka-film-strip-sold-over-1-million.html">Puella Magi Madoka Magica film strip that was sold for over 1 million Yen</a> last year? Well, there appears to be a new record that broke it by a factor of 4.<br /><br /><span class="fullpost">This film strip features the film's title name "Hangyaku no Monogatari" (literally "story of rebellion". Unlike the first two movies, which are a retelling of the TV series, the third movie of the Puella Magi Madoka Magica movie trilogy features a new story that stems from the TV series' ending.<br /><br />The auction lasted for 3 days from 11th to 14th November, with a total of 664 bids and ended with the price of 4,103,000 Yen. The film strip was a present for those who watched the movie in cinema. Each strip feature a few frames of the movie. Those with memorable or significant scenes will be in higher demand and/or have high collection values, hence potentially higher prices in online auctions.<br /><a href="http://s552.photobucket.com/user/senorquentinos/media/Blog/natulow69-img208x600-1384107039bbpwo599438_zps7d89ea93.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://i552.photobucket.com/albums/jj344/senorquentinos/Blog/natulow69-img208x600-1384107039bbpwo599438_zps7d89ea93.jpg" border="0" alt=" photo natulow69-img208x600-1384107039bbpwo599438_zps7d89ea93.jpg"/></a><br /><a href="http://s552.photobucket.com/user/senorquentinos/media/Blog/natulow69-img529x287-1384107038gxxjey99438_zps9a53d053.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img width="400" src="http://i552.photobucket.com/albums/jj344/senorquentinos/Blog/natulow69-img529x287-1384107038gxxjey99438_zps9a53d053.jpg" border="0" alt=" photo natulow69-img529x287-1384107038gxxjey99438_zps9a53d053.jpg"/></a><br /><br />There is an uncertainty in the auction's authenticity though, as I did put a question mark at my blog post's title. Most of the bidders are newly registered members, and there was <a href="http://page13.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/auction/r107795132">another auction with similar film strip</a> that ended at 18,500 Yen.<br /><br />Maybe it was just a stunt? That would be a bit disappointing if it were to be the case.<br /><br />Original auction page:<br /><a href="http://page5.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/auction/e144682801">http://page5.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/auction/e144682801</a><br /></span><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/quentinlau/~4/kCvbi0G9bIE" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>Qhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14369771267899546737noreply@blogger.com5http://quentinlau.blogspot.com/2013/11/madoka-film-strip-sold-over-4-million.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2856293244916346338.post-10833876067395449962013-11-12T23:59:00.000+08:002013-11-22T15:17:42.625+08:00Hong Kong Taxi Rice<a href="http://s552.photobucket.com/user/senorquentinos/media/Blog/445734974_669d884233_zpsba167445.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img width="400" src="http://i552.photobucket.com/albums/jj344/senorquentinos/Blog/445734974_669d884233_zpsba167445.jpg" border="0" alt=" photo 445734974_669d884233_zpsba167445.jpg"/></a><br />Hong Kong cuisine restaurants in Japan have a dish called Taxi Rice (タクシー飯). Sounds and looks genuine in a way, but it's never known in Hong Kong. What is this exactly?<br /><br /><span class="fullpost"><a href="http://s552.photobucket.com/user/senorquentinos/media/Blog/1384179168_0_zpsebe995a5.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img width="400" src="http://i552.photobucket.com/albums/jj344/senorquentinos/Blog/1384179168_0_zpsebe995a5.jpg" border="0" alt=" photo 1384179168_0_zpsebe995a5.jpg"/></a><br />According to online descriptions, the so-called Taxi Rice is named after Hong Kong's taxi drivers, who want a quick fried rice dish to be prepared and be eaten quickly so they can get back on with their work. <br /><br /><a href="http://s552.photobucket.com/user/senorquentinos/media/Blog/img_1530435_64055679_6_zpsea1b6576.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img width="400" src="http://i552.photobucket.com/albums/jj344/senorquentinos/Blog/img_1530435_64055679_6_zpsea1b6576.jpg" border="0" alt=" photo img_1530435_64055679_6_zpsea1b6576.jpg"/></a><br />It seems to be fried rice with <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nian_gao">nian gao</a>, shrimp, vegetables all mixed together with heavy use of thick sauce.<br /><br />Just like <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yeung_Chow_fried_rice">Yang Chow fried rice</a> does not originate in Yangzhou, or that <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Singapore-style_noodles">Singapore-style noodles</a> (星洲炒米) does not come from Singapore, together with a few other dishes whose name do not match their actual place of origin.<br /><br /><a href="http://s552.photobucket.com/user/senorquentinos/media/Blog/fbb85b885b8c23f57caf07fe21ece63c_zpse03f29dd.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img width="400" src="http://i552.photobucket.com/albums/jj344/senorquentinos/Blog/fbb85b885b8c23f57caf07fe21ece63c_zpse03f29dd.jpg" border="0" alt=" photo fbb85b885b8c23f57caf07fe21ece63c_zpse03f29dd.jpg"/></a><br />The dish does seem to be faitly popular in Japan, and it makes appearance in several chain restaurants. Prices are tagged between 700 to 900 Yen. It may be interesting to try it and see how foreigners think of Hong Kong dishes as a Hongkonger myself. :P<br /><br />Sources and links:<br /><a href="http://www.cuhkacs.org/~benng/Bo-Blog/read.php?1424">http://www.cuhkacs.org/~benng/Bo-Blog/read.php?1424</a><br /><a href="http://blogs.yahoo.co.jp/korotahk/64055679.html">http://blogs.yahoo.co.jp/korotahk/64055679.html</a><br /><a href="http://blog.goo.ne.jp/syoryuweb/e/c67e1ef73c2908294ae078f8e79131b0">http://blog.goo.ne.jp/syoryuweb/e/c67e1ef73c2908294ae078f8e79131b0</a><br /></span><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/quentinlau/~4/gtc-Cr7r3Ks" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>Qhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14369771267899546737noreply@blogger.com2http://quentinlau.blogspot.com/2013/11/hong-kong-taxi-rice.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2856293244916346338.post-8945515524286086662013-10-17T23:59:00.000+08:002013-11-07T11:28:30.501+08:00The Making of Robot Damashii <img width="400" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8374/8384062618_5be5ff5221_b.jpg"><br /><i>Robot Damshii ELS QAN[T] posed in the style of Gundam 00 movie ending scene. Image from <a href="http://cafeyui.net/00-quanta-els/">Yui's blog</a></i><br /><br />After <a href="http://quentinlau.blogspot.com/2013/10/tamashii-features-vol-7-part-1.html">part 1</a> and <a href="http://quentinlau.blogspot.com/2013/10/tamashii-features-vol-7-part-2.html">part 2</a>, the final part for TAMASHII Feature's Vol. 7 coverage is on the making of a Robot Damashii action figure. I find this to be rather interesting as it's not something that is featured often, so I dedicated a post for it.<br /><br /><span class="fullpost"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/quentinlau/10490036005/" title="IMG_20130831_181912 by quentinlau, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3791/10490036005_26be5a0798.jpg" width="300" height="400" alt="IMG_20130831_181912"></a><br />1. A conference is held with several departments to discuss what to be merchandised, the release date, and other proposals.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/quentinlau/10490226943/" title="IMG_20130831_181945 by quentinlau, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5482/10490226943_7a105f22c1.jpg" width="300" height="400" alt="IMG_20130831_181945"></a><br />2. Once the proposal is determined, the license holder of the subject is contacted for permission of merchandising.<br /><br />As the example here is Robot Damashii Full Armour Unicorn Gundam, Tamashii Nation will seek Sunrise for permission.<br /><br />Every samples progress will be co-supervised by the license holder<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/quentinlau/10490016935/" title="IMG_20130831_182018 by quentinlau, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7376/10490016935_0863ca9a21.jpg" width="400" height="300" alt="IMG_20130831_182018"></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/quentinlau/10490035465/" title="IMG_20130831_182045 by quentinlau, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3797/10490035465_332be9bacf.jpg" width="300" height="400" alt="IMG_20130831_182045"></a><br />3. After getting permission, a sculpted sample is to be made by a company called Liquidsone. All parts, including the joints, are done by hand.<br /><br />Liquidsone is apparently a company that specialises on sculpting samples of action figures, be it for mechs or for bishoujo characters. What's strange is that I can't find any info for it online, unless the name is misspelt, which would be rather embarassing (I hope this is not the case!). <br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/quentinlau/10490042186/" title="IMG_20130831_182159 by quentinlau, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7382/10490042186_4e805d4928.jpg" width="300" height="400" alt="IMG_20130831_182159"></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/quentinlau/10490041906/" title="IMG_20130831_182213 by quentinlau, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7330/10490041906_5c23a3efd3.jpg" width="400" height="300" alt="IMG_20130831_182213"></a><br />4. Once the sample is sculpted, colouring comes next. Since the Full Armour Unicorn Gundam is based on previous previous releases of Unicorn Gundam, the colour of the actual Gundam is already decided. Just the extra weapons need further decision after comparing with the colours used in the anime.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/quentinlau/10490046574/" title="IMG_20130831_182232 by quentinlau, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5491/10490046574_663d6a4516.jpg" width="300" height="400" alt="IMG_20130831_182232"></a><br />5. The coloured sample is sent to the factory together with instructions and any further specifications.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/quentinlau/10490041326/" title="IMG_20130831_182245 by quentinlau, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7338/10490041326_272c893fb9.jpg" width="300" height="400" alt="IMG_20130831_182245"></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/quentinlau/10490045774/" title="IMG_20130831_182339 by quentinlau, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3815/10490045774_8f05cdbe72.jpg" width="400" height="300" alt="IMG_20130831_182339"></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/quentinlau/10490207543/" title="IMG_20130831_182351 by quentinlau, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5545/10490207543_32868c9cd1.jpg" width="300" height="400" alt="IMG_20130831_182351"></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/quentinlau/10490040556/" title="IMG_20130831_182420 by quentinlau, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5525/10490040556_fe1405fdf4.jpg" width="300" height="400" alt="IMG_20130831_182420"></a><br />Specific instructions, such as which parts are the same from older releases, which parts share the same pegs / hole sizes, and articulations are annotated across various pictures for the factory to understand and make a factory sample.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/quentinlau/10490033145/" title="IMG_20130831_182446 by quentinlau, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3709/10490033145_d967d613f7.jpg" width="400" height="300" alt="IMG_20130831_182446"></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/quentinlau/10490032955/" title="IMG_20130831_182514 by quentinlau, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2809/10490032955_55ff312a98.jpg" width="300" height="400" alt="IMG_20130831_182514"></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/quentinlau/10490044674/" title="IMG_20130831_182527 by quentinlau, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7313/10490044674_74635a60a7.jpg" width="300" height="400" alt="IMG_20130831_182527"></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/quentinlau/10490044314/" title="IMG_20130831_182549 by quentinlau, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5481/10490044314_0cc5206e4e.jpg" width="300" height="400" alt="IMG_20130831_182549"></a><br />6. Sample revision. Factory's sample is not perfect on the first time for replication of the sculptor's sample. It takes multiple revisions before a final sample is approved by Bandai for mass production.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/quentinlau/10490222973/" title="IMG_20130831_182614 by quentinlau, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3776/10490222973_b768e5f2d7.jpg" width="300" height="400" alt="IMG_20130831_182614"></a><br />7. Photo shooting. Once sample is finalised, it is taken for photo shooting. The joints for the sample are not as stiff as the final product, therefore it can take much more time to pose and keep it in place while taking photos.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/quentinlau/10490031545/" title="IMG_20130831_182637 by quentinlau, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5477/10490031545_8967d341e3.jpg" width="300" height="400" alt="IMG_20130831_182637"></a><br />8. Package design. The idea for the package design is to look cool. The picture above shows how the package layout for Testament Gundam is based on Full Armour Unicorn.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/quentinlau/10490031405/" title="IMG_20130831_182658 by quentinlau, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7379/10490031405_66295dc9d2.jpg" width="400" height="300" alt="IMG_20130831_182658"></a><br />9. Mass Production. Mass producing the final product based on the final approved factory sample takes quite a few steps as seen in the picture above. I'll break it down into smaller sections for explanation.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/quentinlau/10490038216/" title="IMG_20130831_182717 by quentinlau, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5493/10490038216_2d19847985.jpg" width="400" height="300" alt="IMG_20130831_182717"></a><br />We take ELS QAN[T] for example, which was a <a href="http://p-bandai.jp/tamashiiwebshouten/item-1000076361/">web shop limited item</a> released at the end of last year. According to them, each part and each step is carried out by one person, therefore making one full product requires a lot of manpower.<br /><br />Robot Damashii ELS QAN[T] has a total of 225 parts (!).<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/quentinlau/10490030575/" title="IMG_20130831_182729 by quentinlau, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7338/10490030575_d3a2abd5d0.jpg" width="400" height="300" alt="IMG_20130831_182729"></a><br />A total of 177 steps is required for colouring, and the total number of people responsible for mass producing is approximately 400 people (!). ELS QAN[T] has a lot of colour gradation, therefore it is antitipcated to need a lot of colouring.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/quentinlau/10490037406/" title="IMG_20130831_182743 by quentinlau, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7315/10490037406_dbe7a82de3.jpg" width="400" height="300" alt="IMG_20130831_182743"></a><br />What about from the beginning? First the metal mould must be made for the parts. For precision in replication 3D scanning and CAD are used. Once the moulds are made, plastic is hot injected into the mould, forming runners, and the parts have to be cut away by hand.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/quentinlau/10490030195/" title="IMG_20130831_182801 by quentinlau, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5479/10490030195_db34149010.jpg" width="400" height="300" alt="IMG_20130831_182801"></a><br />The parts are then painted before being assembled.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/quentinlau/10490037066/" title="IMG_20130831_182815 by quentinlau, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7368/10490037066_24e4d69253.jpg" width="400" height="300" alt="IMG_20130831_182815"></a><br />Here are the moulds that were on display. All are made of metal, and all have a slot where plastic is injected into the mould to form the runners.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/quentinlau/10490041994/" title="IMG_20130831_182842 by quentinlau, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7386/10490041994_e6aa98b926.jpg" width="400" height="300" alt="IMG_20130831_182842"></a><br />And here are the runners formed after the moulds are removed. They look like those seen in model kits, don't they? The main difference between those in mass production and those for model kits is that the former has minimal runners for efficiency; the latter tend to have a full frame around as seen in Gunpla kits.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/quentinlau/10490036826/" title="IMG_20130831_182857 by quentinlau, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5472/10490036826_06e5dd9a40.jpg" width="400" height="300" alt="IMG_20130831_182857"></a><br />Masks are used for holding specific parts in placed, while revealing only the required area for painting. Each are unique for their own corresponding parts, just like the moulds.<br /><br />For very fine details, decals are used instead.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/quentinlau/10490016745/" title="IMG_20130831_182915 by quentinlau, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3828/10490016745_2a67a866a3.jpg" width="400" height="300" alt="IMG_20130831_182915"></a><br />And here is the final product. 225 parts in one package done by 400+ people.<br /><br /><br />It's an interesting insight to see how the toys are made from planning to mass production. Many toys are more or less manufactured in the same way, but it's nice to see some of the backstage work that contribute to the final product we get at the end. Next time you get a Robot Damashii, or any other toys, think about the efforts behind it!<br /></span><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/quentinlau/~4/xx7iPDl9qMk" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>Qhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14369771267899546737noreply@blogger.com2http://quentinlau.blogspot.com/2013/10/the-making-of-robot-damashii.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2856293244916346338.post-42859803164946146122013-10-12T23:59:00.000+08:002013-11-06T03:53:57.351+08:00TAMASHII Feature's Vol. 7 Part 2<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/quentinlau/10490048604/" title="IMG_20130831_180749 by quentinlau, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3797/10490048604_68dfa5db66.jpg" width="400" height="300" alt="IMG_20130831_180749"></a><br />Continued from <a href="http://quentinlau.blogspot.com/2013/10/tamashii-features-vol-7-part-1.html">previous post</a>, this is the 2nd part of TAMASHII Feature's Vol. 7 in Hong Kong that was shown from 31st August to 1st September.<br /><br /><span class="fullpost"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/quentinlau/10490036085/" title="IMG_20130831_181842 by quentinlau, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7445/10490036085_1322c15a45.jpg" width="300" height="400" alt="IMG_20130831_181842"></a><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/quentinlau/10490220073/" title="IMG_20130831_182959 by quentinlau, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3716/10490220073_7cfcca6f2c.jpg" width="400" height="300" alt="IMG_20130831_182959"></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/quentinlau/10490041044/" title="IMG_20130831_183127 by quentinlau, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5471/10490041044_dc6680df20.jpg" width="400" height="300" alt="IMG_20130831_183127"></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/quentinlau/10490028255/" title="IMG_20130831_183211 by quentinlau, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7412/10490028255_923f34146f.jpg" width="400" height="300" alt="IMG_20130831_183211"></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/quentinlau/10490040254/" title="IMG_20130831_183421 by quentinlau, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5487/10490040254_470081f1b7.jpg" width="400" height="300" alt="IMG_20130831_183421"></a><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/quentinlau/10490039784/" title="IMG_20130831_183525 by quentinlau, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7341/10490039784_dacf8a388e.jpg" width="400" height="300" alt="IMG_20130831_183525"></a><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/quentinlau/10490027005/" title="IMG_20130831_183537 by quentinlau, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3777/10490027005_f5c5327d8e.jpg" width="300" height="400" alt="IMG_20130831_183537"></a><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/quentinlau/10490217603/" title="IMG_20130831_183552 by quentinlau, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2850/10490217603_5b150a1a2a.jpg" width="400" height="300" alt="IMG_20130831_183552"></a><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/quentinlau/10490033676/" title="IMG_20130831_183603 by quentinlau, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5479/10490033676_b688d02fa2.jpg" width="300" height="400" alt="IMG_20130831_183603"></a><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/quentinlau/10490038364/" title="IMG_20130831_183618 by quentinlau, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3686/10490038364_5fabd2eb33.jpg" width="300" height="400" alt="IMG_20130831_183618"></a><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/quentinlau/10490025745/" title="IMG_20130831_183628 by quentinlau, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2889/10490025745_52acebcf29.jpg" width="300" height="400" alt="IMG_20130831_183628"></a><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/quentinlau/10490032836/" title="IMG_20130831_183642 by quentinlau, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5520/10490032836_00e815a39f.jpg" width="400" height="300" alt="IMG_20130831_183642"></a><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/quentinlau/10490032376/" title="IMG_20130831_183706 by quentinlau, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7413/10490032376_360f4aa1cf.jpg" width="400" height="300" alt="IMG_20130831_183706"></a><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/quentinlau/10490031946/" title="IMG_20130831_183715 by quentinlau, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5498/10490031946_416338553b.jpg" width="400" height="300" alt="IMG_20130831_183715"></a><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/quentinlau/10490031796/" title="IMG_20130831_183757 by quentinlau, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7433/10490031796_6eb844f45a.jpg" width="300" height="400" alt="IMG_20130831_183757"></a><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/quentinlau/10490031356/" title="IMG_20130831_183815 by quentinlau, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2821/10490031356_d4735da840.jpg" width="400" height="300" alt="IMG_20130831_183815"></a><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/quentinlau/10490031276/" title="IMG_20130831_183842 by quentinlau, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5505/10490031276_84254ef7bf.jpg" width="400" height="300" alt="IMG_20130831_183842"></a><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/quentinlau/10490214903/" title="IMG_20130831_183920 by quentinlau, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5493/10490214903_3ca6425baa.jpg" width="400" height="300" alt="IMG_20130831_183920"></a><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/quentinlau/10490023665/" title="IMG_20130831_183945 by quentinlau, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7348/10490023665_b5541a2284.jpg" width="300" height="400" 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title="IMG_20130831_184446 by quentinlau, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3752/10490027896_7833dc805e.jpg" width="400" height="300" alt="IMG_20130831_184446"></a><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/quentinlau/10490019995/" title="IMG_20130831_184531 by quentinlau, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7291/10490019995_384d0ebb6f.jpg" width="300" height="400" alt="IMG_20130831_184531"></a><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/quentinlau/10490032134/" title="IMG_20130831_184555 by quentinlau, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7362/10490032134_a319117f97.jpg" width="400" height="300" alt="IMG_20130831_184555"></a><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/quentinlau/10490210243/" title="IMG_20130831_184616 by quentinlau, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7377/10490210243_a951e2d26e.jpg" width="300" height="400" alt="IMG_20130831_184616"></a><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/quentinlau/10490026536/" title="IMG_20130831_184647 by quentinlau, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3725/10490026536_d37ca775ea.jpg" width="300" height="400" alt="IMG_20130831_184647"></a><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/quentinlau/10490026186/" title="IMG_20130831_184711 by quentinlau, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7374/10490026186_c779ea228d.jpg" width="400" height="300" alt="IMG_20130831_184711"></a><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/quentinlau/10490017995/" title="IMG_20130831_184745 by quentinlau, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7453/10490017995_43c2ebcddd.jpg" width="300" height="400" alt="IMG_20130831_184745"></a><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/quentinlau/10490028734/" title="IMG_20130831_184835 by quentinlau, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5537/10490028734_679a5a3864.jpg" width="300" height="400" alt="IMG_20130831_184835"></a><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/quentinlau/10490247973/" title="IMG_20130831_184853 by quentinlau, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3830/10490247973_efb8833447.jpg" width="400" height="300" alt="IMG_20130831_184853"></a><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/quentinlau/10490055785/" title="IMG_20130831_184906 by quentinlau, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5509/10490055785_384172ed87.jpg" width="400" height="300" alt="IMG_20130831_184906"></a><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/quentinlau/10490068334/" title="IMG_20130831_184944 by quentinlau, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3709/10490068334_4a0036fe67.jpg" width="300" height="400" alt="IMG_20130831_184944"></a><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/quentinlau/10490055115/" title="IMG_20130831_185010 by quentinlau, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3724/10490055115_c425c8a8bc.jpg" width="300" height="400" alt="IMG_20130831_185010"></a><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/quentinlau/10490067594/" title="IMG_20130831_185022 by quentinlau, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3674/10490067594_bcf297aa89.jpg" width="300" height="400" alt="IMG_20130831_185022"></a><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/quentinlau/10490054095/" title="IMG_20130831_185045 by quentinlau, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7289/10490054095_8e5d4ea1ec.jpg" width="400" height="300" alt="IMG_20130831_185045"></a><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/quentinlau/10490054015/" title="IMG_20130831_185428 by quentinlau, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5478/10490054015_78110b142f.jpg" width="400" height="300" alt="IMG_20130831_185428"></a><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/quentinlau/10490053845/" title="IMG_20130831_185455 by quentinlau, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5510/10490053845_c4f77bcae4.jpg" width="300" height="400" alt="IMG_20130831_185455"></a><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/quentinlau/10490245233/" title="IMG_20130831_185527 by quentinlau, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2846/10490245233_a1b3abce3e.jpg" width="300" height="400" alt="IMG_20130831_185527"></a><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/quentinlau/10490065644/" title="IMG_20130831_185630 by quentinlau, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5490/10490065644_86eb0ff7a7.jpg" width="400" height="300" alt="IMG_20130831_185630"></a><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/quentinlau/10490065474/" title="IMG_20130831_185653 by quentinlau, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7399/10490065474_f8287c7522.jpg" width="400" height="300" alt="IMG_20130831_185653"></a><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/quentinlau/10490059466/" title="IMG_20130831_185725 by quentinlau, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7385/10490059466_83d1fc8056.jpg" width="400" height="300" alt="IMG_20130831_185725"></a><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/quentinlau/10490051815/" title="IMG_20130831_190224 by quentinlau, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2891/10490051815_0f07881a5e.jpg" width="300" height="400" alt="IMG_20130831_190224"></a><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/quentinlau/10490051815/" title="IMG_20130831_190224 by quentinlau, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2891/10490051815_0f07881a5e.jpg" width="300" height="400" alt="IMG_20130831_190224"></a><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/quentinlau/10490058476/" title="IMG_20130831_190450 by quentinlau, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7295/10490058476_d56a851af4.jpg" width="300" height="400" alt="IMG_20130831_190450"></a><br /></span><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/quentinlau/~4/cMIPsLC1dNM" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>Qhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14369771267899546737noreply@blogger.com2http://quentinlau.blogspot.com/2013/10/tamashii-features-vol-7-part-2.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2856293244916346338.post-76583186074021415182013-10-09T23:59:00.000+08:002013-10-27T18:56:33.663+08:00TAMASHII Feature's Vol. 7 Part 1<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/quentinlau/10490058076/" title="IMG_20130831_190817 by quentinlau, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7445/10490058076_e2a5949402.jpg" width="400" height="300" alt="IMG_20130831_190817"></a><br />After <a href="http://quentinlau.blogspot.com/2013/10/gundam-docks-at-hong-kong.html">Gundam Docks at Hong Kong</a>, another backlogged coverage was the Tamashii Feature's Vol. 7 held by Bandai. The event was an exhibition showing off the action figures released by Tamashii Nations of Bandai, as well as the upcoming ones that were due to release in forseeable future.<br /><br /><span class="fullpost"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/quentinlau/10490063064/" title="IMG_20130831_174448 by quentinlau, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3784/10490063064_06c2463601.jpg" width="400" height="300" alt="IMG_20130831_174448"></a><br />Unlike last time, the exihibition was held in a place called <a href="http://www.innocentre.com.hk/innocentre/EN/FE">Innocentre</a> in Kowloon Tong. It was my first time going to this venue, but thankfully wasn't hard to find.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/quentinlau/10490050285/" title="IMG_20130831_174718 by quentinlau, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2830/10490050285_f0e620ba37.jpg" width="400" height="300" alt="IMG_20130831_174718"></a><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/quentinlau/10490049925/" title="IMG_20130831_174800 by quentinlau, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2814/10490049925_5a8b496880.jpg" width="400" height="300" alt="IMG_20130831_174800"></a><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/quentinlau/10490241953/" title="IMG_20130831_174813 by quentinlau, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7401/10490241953_5a38784d78.jpg" width="400" height="300" alt="IMG_20130831_174813"></a><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/quentinlau/10490241653/" title="IMG_20130831_174826 by quentinlau, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3704/10490241653_3bdc5e1694.jpg" width="400" height="300" alt="IMG_20130831_174826"></a><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/quentinlau/10490049535/" title="IMG_20130831_174843 by quentinlau, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3811/10490049535_cb1ff1c4e5.jpg" width="400" height="300" alt="IMG_20130831_174843"></a><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/quentinlau/10490241463/" title="IMG_20130831_174858 by quentinlau, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3732/10490241463_9de663a568.jpg" width="400" height="300" alt="IMG_20130831_174858"></a><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/quentinlau/10490056706/" title="IMG_20130831_174953 by quentinlau, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3745/10490056706_6a25bb0c55.jpg" width="400" height="300" alt="IMG_20130831_174953"></a><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/quentinlau/10490056356/" title="IMG_20130831_175006 by quentinlau, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2860/10490056356_9bed3a65c0.jpg" width="400" height="300" alt="IMG_20130831_175006"></a><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/quentinlau/10490048975/" title="IMG_20130831_175028 by quentinlau, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7348/10490048975_96ef973a8f.jpg" width="400" height="300" alt="IMG_20130831_175028"></a><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/quentinlau/10490048915/" title="IMG_20130831_175040 by quentinlau, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5523/10490048915_756aa60153.jpg" width="400" height="300" alt="IMG_20130831_175040"></a><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/quentinlau/10490240833/" title="IMG_20130831_175052 by quentinlau, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7349/10490240833_6b9b312f89.jpg" width="400" height="300" alt="IMG_20130831_175052"></a><br /><br /><br /><a 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title="IMG_20130831_175643 by quentinlau, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5521/10490237013_768eaf8140.jpg" width="400" height="300" alt="IMG_20130831_175643"></a><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/quentinlau/10490017445/" title="IMG_20130831_175708 by quentinlau, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3827/10490017445_f786240a29.jpg" width="400" height="300" alt="IMG_20130831_175708"></a><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/quentinlau/10490052136/" title="IMG_20130831_175722 by quentinlau, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5502/10490052136_9061746a7c.jpg" width="400" height="300" alt="IMG_20130831_175722"></a><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/quentinlau/10490236183/" title="IMG_20130831_175729 by quentinlau, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5517/10490236183_03c697ba99.jpg" width="400" height="300" alt="IMG_20130831_175729"></a><br /><br /><br /><a 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alt="IMG_20130831_175848"></a><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/quentinlau/10490043485/" title="IMG_20130831_175858 by quentinlau, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7441/10490043485_2523115978.jpg" width="400" height="300" alt="IMG_20130831_175858"></a><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/quentinlau/10490043345/" title="IMG_20130831_175911 by quentinlau, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7387/10490043345_08f4cfd034.jpg" width="400" height="300" alt="IMG_20130831_175911"></a><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/quentinlau/10490043215/" title="IMG_20130831_175923 by quentinlau, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5512/10490043215_503b86ea4f.jpg" width="400" height="300" alt="IMG_20130831_175923"></a><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/quentinlau/10490054784/" title="IMG_20130831_175935 by quentinlau, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3754/10490054784_cb600d1c33.jpg" width="400" height="300" alt="IMG_20130831_175935"></a><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/quentinlau/10490049616/" title="IMG_20130831_180008 by quentinlau, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2861/10490049616_8e21c91b74.jpg" width="400" height="300" alt="IMG_20130831_180008"></a><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/quentinlau/10490054524/" title="IMG_20130831_180015 by quentinlau, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5495/10490054524_443bf3c63e.jpg" width="400" height="300" alt="IMG_20130831_180015"></a><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/quentinlau/10490049266/" title="IMG_20130831_180028 by quentinlau, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5478/10490049266_414fbd0a33.jpg" width="400" height="300" alt="IMG_20130831_180028"></a><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/quentinlau/10490233383/" title="IMG_20130831_180042 by quentinlau, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5542/10490233383_0a0a2c013f.jpg" width="400" height="300" alt="IMG_20130831_180042"></a><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/quentinlau/10490232913/" title="IMG_20130831_180058 by quentinlau, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3773/10490232913_56865106bb.jpg" width="300" height="400" alt="IMG_20130831_180058"></a><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/quentinlau/10490024556/" title="IMG_20130831_180142 by quentinlau, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7441/10490024556_f8fdcd04d3.jpg" width="400" height="300" alt="IMG_20130831_180142"></a><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/quentinlau/10490232703/" title="IMG_20130831_180203 by quentinlau, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5523/10490232703_fea11aac75.jpg" width="400" height="300" alt="IMG_20130831_180203"></a><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/quentinlau/10490047896/" title="IMG_20130831_180233 by quentinlau, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7319/10490047896_21e38ea067.jpg" width="400" height="300" alt="IMG_20130831_180233"></a><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/quentinlau/10490052964/" title="IMG_20130831_180248 by quentinlau, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3821/10490052964_2811aa60f1.jpg" width="400" height="300" alt="IMG_20130831_180248"></a><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/quentinlau/10490040895/" title="IMG_20130831_180317 by quentinlau, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5511/10490040895_42c72d7c1b.jpg" width="400" height="300" alt="IMG_20130831_180317"></a><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/quentinlau/10490040385/" title="IMG_20130831_180326 by quentinlau, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2839/10490040385_38c8aa29b1.jpg" width="400" height="300" alt="IMG_20130831_180326"></a><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/quentinlau/10490051854/" title="IMG_20130831_180343 by quentinlau, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7292/10490051854_1e2eafd004.jpg" width="400" height="300" alt="IMG_20130831_180343"></a><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/quentinlau/10490046416/" title="IMG_20130831_180428 by quentinlau, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2815/10490046416_8178e29d80.jpg" width="400" height="300" alt="IMG_20130831_180428"></a><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/quentinlau/10490051164/" title="IMG_20130831_180448 by quentinlau, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7407/10490051164_cba1caa9db.jpg" width="400" height="300" alt="IMG_20130831_180448"></a><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/quentinlau/10490039035/" title="IMG_20130831_180504 by quentinlau, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7399/10490039035_283b5eefde.jpg" width="400" height="300" alt="IMG_20130831_180504"></a><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/quentinlau/10490038505/" title="IMG_20130831_180530 by quentinlau, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2825/10490038505_a4e9a84cee.jpg" width="400" height="300" alt="IMG_20130831_180530"></a><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/quentinlau/10490228853/" title="IMG_20130831_180556 by quentinlau, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7301/10490228853_158ae8292a.jpg" width="400" height="300" alt="IMG_20130831_180556"></a><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/quentinlau/10490050074/" title="IMG_20130831_180619 by quentinlau, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2884/10490050074_56dc238523.jpg" width="400" height="300" alt="IMG_20130831_180619"></a><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/quentinlau/10490037605/" title="IMG_20130831_180646 by quentinlau, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2829/10490037605_52c2411534.jpg" width="400" height="300" alt="IMG_20130831_180646"></a><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/quentinlau/10490037505/" title="IMG_20130831_180701 by quentinlau, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3707/10490037505_eb573dde37.jpg" width="400" height="300" alt="IMG_20130831_180701"></a><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/quentinlau/10490037005/" title="IMG_20130831_180716 by quentinlau, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7293/10490037005_441855a537.jpg" width="400" height="300" alt="IMG_20130831_180716"></a><br /><br /><br />Part 2 to come later on!<br /></span><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/quentinlau/~4/cqrKYyj4-Rc" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>Qhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14369771267899546737noreply@blogger.com2http://quentinlau.blogspot.com/2013/10/tamashii-features-vol-7-part-1.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2856293244916346338.post-91370775034055297252013-10-06T23:59:00.000+08:002013-10-20T17:46:48.878+08:00Gundam Docks at Hong Kong<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/quentinlau/10358984116/" title="P7272147 by quentinlau, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3672/10358984116_8cee574d1d.jpg" width="400" height="300" alt="P7272147"></a><br />At last, I finally managed to post the pictures of the Gundam Docks at Hong Kong event that happened back in August. My camera was misplaced soon after the evnet, and couldn't find it until recently orz. But later is better than never, and so the pictures get to see the light of the day!<br /><br /><span class="fullpost"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/quentinlau/10359174623/" title="P7272138 by quentinlau, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3791/10359174623_08732f2e3e.jpg" width="300" height="400" alt="P7272138"></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/quentinlau/10358978135/" title="P7272139 by quentinlau, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2863/10358978135_46ccb14cf7.jpg" width="300" height="400" alt="P7272139"></a><br />The 1/3 scale (6m tall) RX-78-2 Gundam standing outside Times Square in Causeway Bay<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/quentinlau/10358981966/" title="P7272140 by quentinlau, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5509/10358981966_d32e4848ab.jpg" width="300" height="400" alt="P7272140"></a><br />Foot details of the Gundam. Individual markings can be seen there.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/quentinlau/10358979485/" title="P7272143 by quentinlau, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7389/10358979485_51563079c7.jpg" width="300" height="400" alt="P7272143"></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/quentinlau/10358984764/" title="P7272144 by quentinlau, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7351/10358984764_4fa6629216.jpg" width="300" height="400" alt="P7272144"></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/quentinlau/10359176843/" title="P7272145 by quentinlau, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2873/10359176843_3846f98445.jpg" width="300" height="400" alt="P7272145"></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/quentinlau/10358980255/" title="P7272146 by quentinlau, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7329/10358980255_0c3d22fdde.jpg" width="300" height="400" alt="P7272146"></a><br />Standing opposite of the Gundam was Char's MS-06S Custom Zaku II, which was in the same height and scale as the Gundam.<br /><br />At nights there is a brief light show with the Gundam and the Zaku, followed by a video introducing the Gundam franchise on the big screen behind the Gundam. <br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/quentinlau/10358980296/" title="P7272135 by quentinlau, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3781/10358980296_952219fd41.jpg" width="400" height="300" alt="P7272135"></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/quentinlau/10358981835/" title="P7302292 by quentinlau, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7337/10358981835_e0089a6d69.jpg" width="400" height="300" alt="P7302292"></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/quentinlau/10358981216/" title="P7272137 by quentinlau, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3794/10358981216_26a1658494.jpg" width="300" height="400" alt="P7272137"></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/quentinlau/10358977395/" title="P7272136 by quentinlau, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2879/10358977395_621c716828.jpg" width="400" height="300" alt="P7272136"></a><br />1/10 scale (1.8m) Real Grade Zaku models on display on the ground floor or people to take pictures with.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/quentinlau/10358973396/" title="P7302288 by quentinlau, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7339/10358973396_cb08f6375f.jpg" width="400" height="300" alt="P7302288"></a><br />1/10 scale Real Grade Char's Zaku and 2 more mass production Zakus on display on the first floor<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/quentinlau/10358973916/" title="P7302286 by quentinlau, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5489/10358973916_de22f50586.jpg" width="400" height="300" alt="P7302286"></a><br />Product display and shop on the first floor. The area isn't very big as can be seen in the photo, but it's a nice display area for people to get to know more on the Gundams and the toys available.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/quentinlau/10358974176/" title="P7302285 by quentinlau, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3690/10358974176_c40c9aecd1.jpg" width="300" height="400" alt="P7302285"></a><br />SD Gundam models<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/quentinlau/10358978866/" title="P7302269 by quentinlau, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7355/10358978866_87aa0ed51d.jpg" width="300" height="400" alt="P7302269"></a><br />SD Gundam action figures<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/quentinlau/10358976145/" title="P7302268 by quentinlau, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5483/10358976145_fafb0ecb72.jpg" width="400" height="300" alt="P7302268"></a><br />SD Gundam Warrior Next Gachapons<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/quentinlau/10359177973/" title="P7302267 by quentinlau, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3712/10359177973_26cc4dec05.jpg" width="300" height="400" alt="P7302267"></a><br />Gundam FW StandArt<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/quentinlau/10359177653/" title="P7302264 by quentinlau, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5527/10359177653_775cd31c59.jpg" width="400" height="300" alt="P7302264"></a><br />Limited Gunpla for thie event: RG 1/144 RX-78-2 Gundam Gundam Hong Kong Docks at Hong Kong version, RG 1/144 Char's Zaku II Gundam Hong Kong Docks at Hong Kong version, and HG 1/144 Strike Freedom Gundam Tokyo Front version<br /><br />They are largely identical to the nromal version except for the different decals<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/quentinlau/10358974746/" title="P7302284 by quentinlau, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3821/10358974746_44e7154b4b.jpg" width="300" height="400" alt="P7302284"></a><br />HG 1/144 Build Strike Gundam Full Package and HG 1/144 Zaku Amazing, as well as their individual booster kits which can be sold separately.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/quentinlau/10359168583/" title="P7302283 by quentinlau, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7350/10359168583_093b2e1d64.jpg" width="300" height="400" alt="P7302283"></a><br />MG 1/100 Unicorn Gundam and Sinanju<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/quentinlau/10358976414/" title="P7302282 by quentinlau, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2824/10358976414_7f5a3286b1.jpg" width="300" height="400" alt="P7302282"></a><br />MG 1/100 RX-78-2 Gundam version 3.0<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/quentinlau/10358976534/" title="P7302281 by quentinlau, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2839/10358976534_182963cc26.jpg" width="300" height="400" alt="P7302281"></a><br />MG 1/100 RX-78-2 Gundam version 3.0 and MG 1/100 Nu Gundam version Ka<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/quentinlau/10358976654/" title="P7302280 by quentinlau, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3750/10358976654_111860302a.jpg" width="300" height="400" alt="P7302280"></a>><br />RG 1/144 Destiny Gundam, RG 1/144 Gundam GP01Fb Zephyranthes Full Bernien, and RG 1/144 Gundam GP01 Zephyranthes<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/quentinlau/10358976824/" title="P7302279 by quentinlau, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2885/10358976824_1e496d9fcc.jpg" width="300" height="400" alt="P7302279"></a><br />RG 1/144 Freedom Gundam, RG 1/144 Char's Zaku II, RG 1/144 Zeta Gundam, and RG 1/144 RX-78-2 Gundam<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/quentinlau/10359169733/" title="P7302278 by quentinlau, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7366/10359169733_38b1706d07.jpg" width="300" height="400" alt="P7302278"></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/quentinlau/10358973055/" title="P7302277 by quentinlau, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5517/10358973055_9247584a0e.jpg" width="300" height="400" alt="P7302277"></a><br />PG 1/60 RX-78-2 Gundam and Char's Zaku II<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/quentinlau/10358973565/" title="P7302276 by quentinlau, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3748/10358973565_782ba28e28.jpg" width="300" height="400" alt="P7302276"></a><br />PG 1/60 Astray Red Frame<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/quentinlau/10358978974/" title="P7302271 by quentinlau, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5542/10358978974_392603acd0.jpg" width="300" height="400" alt="P7302271"></a><br />Metal Build Gundam Exia Repair III<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/quentinlau/10358978374/" title="P7302274 by quentinlau, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7327/10358978374_2e739353f8.jpg" width="300" height="400" alt="P7302274"></a><br />Robot Damashii Unicorn Gundam (Full Armour Unicorn and Destroy Mode), and Banshee Norn<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/quentinlau/10358973945/" title="P7302272 by quentinlau, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5500/10358973945_a51a880f22.jpg" width="300" height="400" alt="P7302272"></a><br />GFFMC Psycho Gundam Hong Kong Night version<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/quentinlau/10358977905/" title="P7302263 by quentinlau, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7378/10358977905_12dd756cdb.jpg" width="400" height="300" alt="P7302263"></a><br />That wraps up the long backlogged event! Wish I could bring this up earlier orz.<br /><br />While the Gundam and Zaku were not of life size, it's still impressive to see the 6m replicas standing in one of the busiest areas in Hong Kong. It's also amazing how the venerable director of Gundam <a href="http://quentinlau.blogspot.com/2013/08/yoshiyuki-tomino-visits-hong-kong.html">Yoshiyuki Tomino was invited to Hong Kong for an interview</a>! The human size Zaku statues are a nice addition for people to take photos with, though there are reports of damage from people who mistreated them. :\<br /><br />Nevertheless I am glad that Hong Kong managed to host such an event, which shows just how popular the franchise is over ehre. I do hope to see more of such events in the future!<br /><br /><br /><b>Gundam Docks at Hong Kong</b><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/quentinlau/sets/72157636713201464/"><img src="http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3672/10358984116_8cee574d1d_q.jpg"></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/quentinlau/sets/72157636713201464/">http://www.flickr.com/photos/quentinlau/sets/72157636713201464/</a><br /></span><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/quentinlau/~4/a29Q2BK3fis" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>Qhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14369771267899546737noreply@blogger.com2http://quentinlau.blogspot.com/2013/10/gundam-docks-at-hong-kong.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2856293244916346338.post-38968715522280218922013-10-03T23:59:00.000+08:002013-10-15T00:52:16.650+08:00Dengeki Bunko Fighting Climax announced<a href="http://s552.photobucket.com/user/senorquentinos/media/Blog/1380968981-dengeki-bunko-fighting-climax-logo_zpsc97013ec.png.html" target="_blank"><img width="400" src="http://i552.photobucket.com/albums/jj344/senorquentinos/Blog/1380968981-dengeki-bunko-fighting-climax-logo_zpsc97013ec.png" border="0" alt=" photo 1380968981-dengeki-bunko-fighting-climax-logo_zpsc97013ec.png"/></a><br />Sega announced a new 2D fighting game called Dengeki Bunko Fighting Climax, which feature characters from popular light novels (and their anime adaptations) published under Dengeki Bunko.<br /><br /><span class="fullpost"><a href="http://s552.photobucket.com/user/senorquentinos/media/Blog/screen_01_zps9264b2ab.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img width="400" src="http://i552.photobucket.com/albums/jj344/senorquentinos/Blog/screen_01_zps9264b2ab.jpg" border="0" alt=" photo screen_01_zps9264b2ab.jpg"/></a><br /><a href="http://s552.photobucket.com/user/senorquentinos/media/Blog/screen_03_zpscaf3052d.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img width="400" src="http://i552.photobucket.com/albums/jj344/senorquentinos/Blog/screen_03_zpscaf3052d.jpg" border="0" alt=" photo screen_03_zpscaf3052d.jpg"/></a><br /><a href="http://s552.photobucket.com/user/senorquentinos/media/Blog/screen_05_zps93d969c8.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img width="400" src="http://i552.photobucket.com/albums/jj344/senorquentinos/Blog/screen_05_zps93d969c8.jpg" border="0" alt=" photo screen_05_zps93d969c8.jpg"/></a><br /><a href="http://s552.photobucket.com/user/senorquentinos/media/Blog/screen_10_zps85ddcfd8.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img width="400" src="http://i552.photobucket.com/albums/jj344/senorquentinos/Blog/screen_10_zps85ddcfd8.jpg" border="0" alt=" photo screen_10_zps85ddcfd8.jpg"/></a><br /><a href="http://s552.photobucket.com/user/senorquentinos/media/Blog/screen_12_zpsa6a2c9ed.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img width="400" src="http://i552.photobucket.com/albums/jj344/senorquentinos/Blog/screen_12_zpsa6a2c9ed.jpg" border="0" alt=" photo screen_12_zpsa6a2c9ed.jpg"/></a><br /><br /><iframe width="400" height="300" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/sllVigl8n1E?rel=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br /><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sllVigl8n1E">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sllVigl8n1E</a><br /><br />The game is a crossover 2D fighting game featuring multiple fiction works, not unlike games like <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aquapazza:_Aquaplus_Dream_Match">Aquapazza: Aquaplus Dream Match</a>. It is developed by Ecole Software / French Bread, which are known for the fighting games <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Melty_Blood">Melty Blood</a> and recently Under Night In-Birth.<br /><br />As of now, the confirmed characters to make make appearance are Shana from Shakugan no Shana, Asuna from Sword Art Online, Misaka Mikoto from To Aru Majutsu no Index (aka A Certain Magic Index), Kirino Kousaka from Ore no Imouto ga Konna ni Kawaii Wake ga Nai (aka My Sister Cannot be this Cute), and Shizuo Heiwajima from Durarara!!.<br /><br />Limited location tests will be held this month, and more characters will likely to follow. A crossover dream match featuring popular anime characters can draw attention. Shounen Jump is also having its own crossover fighting game due for released called <a href="http://www.bandaigames.channel.or.jp/list/jump45/pc/index2.html">J-Stars Victory VS</a>. Will these be available overseas? That is very hard to say.<br /><br />Website:<br /><a href="http://climax.sega.jp/">http://climax.sega.jp/</a><br /></span><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/quentinlau/~4/YtZWYwe0neo" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>Qhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14369771267899546737noreply@blogger.com2http://quentinlau.blogspot.com/2013/10/dengeki-bunko-fighting-climax-announced.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2856293244916346338.post-20553135235896504442013-09-30T23:59:00.000+08:002013-10-13T07:01:49.413+08:00Xperia feat. HATSUNE MIKU<a href="http://s552.photobucket.com/user/senorquentinos/media/Blog/main_visual_zpsa944f3ac.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img width="400" src="http://i552.photobucket.com/albums/jj344/senorquentinos/Blog/main_visual_zpsa944f3ac.jpg" border="0" alt=" photo main_visual_zpsa944f3ac.jpg"/></a><br />A bit of an old news by now, but Sony recently released Xperia feat. HATSUNE MIKU (nicknamed "Mikuperia"), a special variant of Xperia A smartphone featuring voice synthesiser program mascot (and virtual idol) Hatsune Miku.<br /><br /><span class="fullpost"><a href="http://s552.photobucket.com/user/senorquentinos/media/Blog/SO04E_MIKU_Miku_XL_zpsd3382e5f.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img width="400" src="http://i552.photobucket.com/albums/jj344/senorquentinos/Blog/SO04E_MIKU_Miku_XL_zpsd3382e5f.jpg" border="0" alt=" photo SO04E_MIKU_Miku_XL_zpsd3382e5f.jpg"/></a><br />The phone's outward appearance has a black and teal green colour theme, together with one of Miku's twin tail on the back side. The artwork is done by iXima, whose image is used for the PlayStation Vita Project Diva f skin and also a base image for the upcoming <a href="http://quentinlau.blogspot.com/2013/08/volks-dollfie-dream-hatsune-miku.html">Dollfie Dream doll</a>.<br /><br /><a href="http://s552.photobucket.com/user/senorquentinos/media/Blog/start-end-image_zpsf1dbf26b.png.html" target="_blank"><img width="400" src="http://i552.photobucket.com/albums/jj344/senorquentinos/Blog/start-end-image_zpsf1dbf26b.png" border="0" alt=" photo start-end-image_zpsf1dbf26b.png"/></a><br />Software-wise, The Xperia feat. HATSUNE MIKU runs a customised Android 4.2 OS specifically for the phone. This is true even with the start-up animation.<br /><br /><a href="http://s552.photobucket.com/user/senorquentinos/media/Blog/message-image-01_zps216a8ccd.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img width="400" src="http://i552.photobucket.com/albums/jj344/senorquentinos/Blog/message-image-01_zps216a8ccd.jpg" border="0" alt=" photo message-image-01_zps216a8ccd.jpg"/></a><br />Custom tailored Miku-themed applications such as the music player (Voicaloid-sung songs included), downloader, and weather forecast can be found. It even has an app called "Find Creative News", where you can keep updated with new Vocaloid-related works on Pixiv and NicoNico video! Widgets such as battery and alarm are also custom made for the phone.<br /><br /><a href="http://s552.photobucket.com/user/senorquentinos/media/Blog/palette-image_zpsfb9589da.png.html" target="_blank"><img width="400" src="http://i552.photobucket.com/albums/jj344/senorquentinos/Blog/palette-image_zpsfb9589da.png" border="0" alt=" photo palette-image_zpsfb9589da.png"/></a><a href="http://s552.photobucket.com/user/senorquentinos/media/Blog/kisekae-image_zps157f3ae1.png.html" target="_blank"><img width="400" src="http://i552.photobucket.com/albums/jj344/senorquentinos/Blog/kisekae-image_zps157f3ae1.png" border="0" alt=" photo kisekae-image_zps157f3ae1.png"/></a><br />In case you want other characters other than Miku, custom palettes and wallpapers for other Vocaloid character such as Kaito and Megurine Luka are also available.<br /><br />There are also many Miku wallpapers drawn by various artists, songs, voice tones etc for you to customise further on phone.<br /><br /><a href="http://s552.photobucket.com/user/senorquentinos/media/Blog/BUR0gtRCEAA8vGH_zps163bfc64.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img width="400" src="http://i552.photobucket.com/albums/jj344/senorquentinos/Blog/BUR0gtRCEAA8vGH_zps163bfc64.jpg" border="0" alt=" photo BUR0gtRCEAA8vGH_zps163bfc64.jpg"/></a><br />To promote the phone, advertisment banners can be seen in Tokyo. This one from <a href="https://twitter.com/phaius66/status/379556374016827393/photo/1">twitter</a> is seen in JR Shibuya station.<br /><br />The quantity is limited to 39000 units. Originally it was only available via pre-order, but one can still buy it from <a href="https://www.mydocomo.com/onlineshop/products/smart_phone/SO04E_MIKU.html?cid=OLS_PRD_smart_phone_SO04E_MIKU_from_bnr_39dx">docomo's network web store</a> as of today. That said, a phone network contract with docomo will be required as part of the payment for the phone. <br /><br />There are increasingly more products featuring collaborations with Miku recently. After the <a href="http://quentinlau.blogspot.com/2013/02/hatsune-miku-collaboration-glasses.html">Miku glasses</a> and <a href="www.youtube.com/watch?v=gW2D_Votd2Y">Miku Domino Pizza</a>, we now have an official Miku smartphone. There are a lot to offer, which is pretty ideal for big fans with lots of customisation to offer. While it's supposed to be limited to Japan only, those who are willing to get over with the contract part and possibly the proxy can actually go for it.<br /><br />EDIT: My friend Yui got one recently as well. You can check his review <a href="http://cafeyui.net/xperia-hatsune-miku/">here</a>!<br /><br />Website:<br /><a href="http://dx39.net/sp/">http://dx39.net/sp/</a><br /></span><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/quentinlau/~4/DRoG5hu0xxM" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>Qhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14369771267899546737noreply@blogger.com2http://quentinlau.blogspot.com/2013/09/xperia-feat-hatsune-miku.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2856293244916346338.post-46302725067961525972013-09-29T23:59:00.000+08:002013-10-10T14:33:17.182+08:00Kantai Collection anime adaptation announced<img width="400" src="https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BTyqmgLCAAA3L9M.jpg"><br />The team behind the increasingly popular web browser game for anthropomorphised Japanese WWII warships "Kantai Collection" (aka Kan Colle) has announced an anime adaptation is on green light, and that a PS Vita port is also being developed at the moment (release date not known).<br /><br /><span class="fullpost"><a href="http://s552.photobucket.com/user/senorquentinos/media/ku-xlarge_zpse59d341f.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img width="400" src="http://i552.photobucket.com/albums/jj344/senorquentinos/ku-xlarge_zpse59d341f.jpg" border="0" alt=" photo ku-xlarge_zpse59d341f.jpg"/></a><br />As mentioned <a href="http://quentinlau.blogspot.com/2013/08/battleship-girls-game-kancolle.html">last month</a>, Kantai Collection is a simulation and management game where you look after a fleet of Japanese WWII warships in the form of anthropomorphised girls, and take them to battle against alien-like warships, of which some of them are also partially or fully humanoid as well. The game does not feature plot, and there is not much of a setting too. Nevertheless the game generates a lot of fanart and doujins based on the ships' characters.<br /><br />There has been speculations that the game will eventually be so popular in Japan that an anime adaptation may happen soon or later, and it does happen, though it may not be aired until the next summer in 2014.<br /><br />This leaves a big question: What is the anime going to be about?<br /><br />As all of the characters are based on WWII warships (and more will be coming with future updates), an reenactment of the Pacific War is possible, but it can be tragic as in real history a majority of the ships sunk, which does mean permanent death for that character in the game's equivalent (though you can still get more from crafting or as drops, but it can still be a shock for players). Another possible route will be a plotless, slice-of-life approach, which will be more of a comedy instead.<br /><br />Summer 2014 can feel like a long way away. At the moment the game's popularity is glowing hot, and I hope it will remain high by the time anime comes out. Is it going to be good? I have no idea, as I don't even know how they would do it. We'll see how this will develop. :o<br /><br />Source:<br /><a href="http://www.famitsu.com/news/201309/26040709.html">http://www.famitsu.com/news/201309/26040709.html</a><br /></span><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/quentinlau/~4/44OpofNxVTA" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>Qhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14369771267899546737noreply@blogger.com2http://quentinlau.blogspot.com/2013/09/kantai-collection-anime-adaptation.html